Question: Are there any cheeses that are low in cholesterol?
I have high cholesterol, I have given up eating cheese but really miss it, are there any cheeses that are low in cholesterol?
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Answer: Low fat and nonfat cheeses can be low in cholesterol. For example, one slice of low fat Swiss cheese has seven mg of cholesterol, one ounce of low fat cheddar cheese has six mg of cholesterol and four ounces of low fat cottage cheese has five mg of cholesterol. Unfortunately, the low fat and non fat cheeses are sometimes low in flavor as well. Look for the reduced fat cheeses in your grocery store and read the Nutrition Facts label to see how much cholesterol is in each serving.
In the United Kingdom, there is a cholesterol-lowering cheddar cheese available. This cheese contains a plant sterol that reduces cholesterol.
Low Fat Cheese Recipes:
Cholesterol Information: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
