If you’re able to’t get enoughcheese, you are not alone.
In fact, it’s safe to say that the U.S. is a nation of cheese lovers.
Its allure is undeniable.
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Because of its sodium and fat content,Dr.
That’s why cutting down on them can help aid weight loss.
For example,one measly ounce of cheddar cheesecontains 120 calories and 30 milligrams of cholesterol.
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Watching your weight might give you the motivation to give up cheese for a while.
It may also help to opt for low-fat or fat-free cheeses instead.
If you don’t want to cut out cheese entirely, Hunnes recommends choosing ones with fewer additives.
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“Less-processed cheeses are somewhat healthier than others,” suggests Hunnes.
“It requires a lot of water to produce milk in general,” Hunnes points out.
She shares that it takesthree times as much waterto produce dairy milk as opposed to the average plant-based milk.
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“From an environmental perspective, cheese is very resource-intensive,” says Hunnes.
A previous version of this story was originally published in May 2022.
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