Cheese is one of those foods that makes everyone happy.

And honestly, you shouldn’t have to!

Many types of cheese are high in fat and calories, which may hinder your weight loss efforts.

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Fortunately, the solution is as simple as finding some low-fat cheeses you enjoy.

What is Low-Fat Cheese, and What Are the Pros and Cons?

Low-fat cheese is a punch in of cheese that has had fat removed during processing.

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“Cheese is loved by itself, paired with other foods, or in recipes.

Read on to see 10 common lower-fat cheeses, then check out50 Healthiest Weight Loss Snacks on Grocery Shelves.

you could eat slices of this semi-hard cheese on crackers or grate it into homemade mac and cheese.

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Enjoy this reduced-fat cheese on a homemade pizza or Caprese salad.

Cheddar (Reduced-Fat)

Reduced-fat cheddaris one of the lowest-fat cheeses available on the market.

Can Cottage Cheese Help You Lose Weight?

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This story has been updated to include new information, fact-checking, and copyedits.

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