low fat cheeses

Patt3 · 08-28-2005, 07:13 PM

I'm getting ready to start SB. What do you use for lf cheese? I can find the processed slices like 2 % milk etc. But are there any "block" cheeses that are low fat?

ljk1982 · 08-28-2005, 08:29 PM

Hi there Patt! Welcome to SB!!

For cheese, I like to eat lf string cheese and shredded cheeses that come naturally low fat/part skim like mozzarella and parmesan. Many people on this board also eat the wedges of Laughing Cow Light cheese that comes in a wheel and is spreadable. I do not know off the top of my head any block cheeses that are low in fat, but perhaps others will chime in and help. Good luck with SB and don't forget to post and tell us how it goes!!

Lacy

rose1 · 08-28-2005, 09:51 PM

Kraft makes low or reduced fat cheeses in blocks. I think Cabot does, too. Or did, anyway. Laughing cow stuffed in celery is a staple! Don't forget low fat cottage, ricotta, and cream cheese. Part-skim mozzarella is easy to find. String cheese comes in low fat--tastes like a pencil eraser, though.

We buy the regular string cheese. Alpine Lace is low fat and delicious. Have fun going on a cheese hunt. There are lots of cheeses that are lower in fat than plain old cheddar and very flavorful, so a little goes a long way.

justmarvi · 08-28-2005, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the info! Velveeta is also program.......

MountainGirl · 08-29-2005, 01:50 AM

Hi!

We buy reduced fat Alpine Lace Colby-Jack cheese and it is soooo yummy, the whole family loves it! I have been buying it in a 5 lb block! Check your local grocery store for reduced fat cheeses in a 1 lb (or bigger) block.

Patt3 · 08-29-2005, 05:20 PM

Thanks for all the ideas! I am already a big fan of laughing cow! Velveeta is on plan????? Really???? I will look for the Alpine Lace and other varieties.

justmarvi · 08-29-2005, 06:15 PM

That's what the Doc said in a chat, said it was low fat so it's sbd legal!

justmarvi · 08-29-2005, 06:44 PM

Patt, this is from one of his chats on Prevention.

Dr. Agatston: Hi, this is Dr. Agatston. I'm looking forward to
answering your questions!

Admin_Renee: We're glad you're here, and we're ready to get started!
Please ask your questions -- we'll get to as many as we can.

Member Question: When you enter phase two you can eat a little
chocolate is the sugar free dark chocolate the bet to eat with
almonds?

Dr. Agatston: That's fine. It would be counted toward your 75
calorie limit on sweet treats.

Member Question: Can we use Velveeta Light Cheese?

Dr. Agatston: Velveeta Light Cheese is a low fat cheese. It can be
used however you like in any phase.

Dr. Agatston: Cheese is considered a protein, but remember, it has
great value as a dairy product as well!

justmarvi · 08-29-2005, 08:16 PM

Thought you guys might like to read the chat.
http://forums.prevention.com/thread....=965630#965630

Denise85 · 08-29-2005, 09:54 PM

I buy reduced fat string cheese, reduced fat swiss and reduced fat cheddar (also jalepeno cheddar). I have found all of the rf cheeses in block form. Sams has the rf cheddar and rf jalepeno cheddar.

08-28-2005, 07:13 PM	#1
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,095 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	low fat cheeses I'm getting ready to start SB. What do you use for lf cheese? I can find the processed slices like 2 % milk etc. But are there any "block" cheeses that are low fat?

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08-28-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
ljk1982 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 185 Gallery: ljk1982 Stats: 154.2/150.4/140 5'5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: 07/13/05, restart 1/1/07	Hi there Patt! Welcome to SB!! For cheese, I like to eat lf string cheese and shredded cheeses that come naturally low fat/part skim like mozzarella and parmesan. Many people on this board also eat the wedges of Laughing Cow Light cheese that comes in a wheel and is spreadable. I do not know off the top of my head any block cheeses that are low in fat, but perhaps others will chime in and help. Good luck with SB and don't forget to post and tell us how it goes!! Lacy

08-28-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,783 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Kraft makes low or reduced fat cheeses in blocks. I think Cabot does, too. Or did, anyway. Laughing cow stuffed in celery is a staple! Don't forget low fat cottage, ricotta, and cream cheese. Part-skim mozzarella is easy to find. String cheese comes in low fat--tastes like a pencil eraser, though. We buy the regular string cheese. Alpine Lace is low fat and delicious. Have fun going on a cheese hunt. There are lots of cheeses that are lower in fat than plain old cheddar and very flavorful, so a little goes a long way.

08-28-2005, 09:53 PM	#4
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Thanks for the info! Velveeta is also program.......

08-29-2005, 01:50 AM	#5
MountainGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,237 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hi! We buy reduced fat Alpine Lace Colby-Jack cheese and it is soooo yummy, the whole family loves it! I have been buying it in a 5 lb block! Check your local grocery store for reduced fat cheeses in a 1 lb (or bigger) block.

08-29-2005, 05:20 PM	#6
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,095 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	Thanks for all the ideas! I am already a big fan of laughing cow! Velveeta is on plan????? Really???? I will look for the Alpine Lace and other varieties.

08-29-2005, 06:15 PM	#7
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	That's what the Doc said in a chat, said it was low fat so it's sbd legal!

08-29-2005, 06:44 PM	#8
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Patt, this is from one of his chats on Prevention. Dr. Agatston: Hi, this is Dr. Agatston. I'm looking forward to answering your questions! Admin_Renee: We're glad you're here, and we're ready to get started! Please ask your questions -- we'll get to as many as we can. Member Question: When you enter phase two you can eat a little chocolate is the sugar free dark chocolate the bet to eat with almonds? Dr. Agatston: That's fine. It would be counted toward your 75 calorie limit on sweet treats. Member Question: Can we use Velveeta Light Cheese? Dr. Agatston: Velveeta Light Cheese is a low fat cheese. It can be used however you like in any phase. Dr. Agatston: Cheese is considered a protein, but remember, it has great value as a dairy product as well!

08-29-2005, 08:16 PM	#9
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Thought you guys might like to read the chat. http://forums.prevention.com/thread....=965630#965630

08-29-2005, 09:54 PM	#10
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,880 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	I buy reduced fat string cheese, reduced fat swiss and reduced fat cheddar (also jalepeno cheddar). I have found all of the rf cheeses in block form. Sams has the rf cheddar and rf jalepeno cheddar.