If you use a diet for weight loss or just strive to eat right, you should not eat only low-fat foods, after all.

The only thing you need to choose foods with a low percentage of fat content, they are less calorie. The list below will help you with this - the list of low-fat cheese varieties.

As you know, cheese is a healthy, easily digestible product, it has a lot of protein for building muscle tissue (more than in fish or meat), calcium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamins E, C, A, D, PP, group B.

However, it is necessary to distinguish between low-fat and fatty varieties of cheese. Most cheeses that we are accustomed to have a fat content of 50-70% (50-70 grams of fat per 100 grams of product). The task of a person who looks after his appearance and figure is to use cheeses up to a maximum of 30% fat.

Low-fat varieties of cheese and their calorie content

The first on our list is tofu soy cheese. This cheese has a fat content of 1.5 to 4%. It is abundant and an alternative to meat protein. The calorie content of this cheese is 80 kcal per 100 grams. Ideal as a sandwich for a snack, as well as a valuable ingredient in salads.

Ricotta cheese  It is made not from skim milk, as many believe, but from whey, which remains in the process of preparing other types of cheese. Its fat content is 8-13%, and its caloric content is 174 kcal. In addition to calcium, vitamins A and group B, it contains the essential amino acid methionine - the most important amino acid for the liver. This cheese is often used in the form of salads, desserts and as an independent snack.

Mozzarella  also made from skim milk. It is usually sold in the form of balls in saline. Fat contains 22.5%, calories 149-240, depending on the variety of mozzarella.

  (grain cheese) looks like grains from cottage cheese cooked in salty fresh cream, its fat content is not more than 5%, caloric content is up to 125 kcal. They are seasoned with salads, and also used as an independent dish. It is often called homemade or rustic cheese (in the West, cottage cheese).

Chechil cheese also applies to low-fat varieties of cheese (only 5-10%). The consistency of this cheese resembles Suluguni. It is produced in the form of dense fibrous threads, which are twisted in the form of pigtails. It contains salt in large quantities, as it ripens in saline, it is often sold in smoked form. Contains 313 kcal.

Low-fat cheeses Valio Polar, Fitness, Grunlander  contain about 148 kcal with a fat content of only 5-10%. Only they will have to search in expensive supermarkets or in hypermarkets. And read the package, some of them may not contain 5% fat, but 5% yogurt.

Feta  or light feta cheese. Many people consider brynza to be a dietary product, they love it in salads, especially in Greek, but the calorie content of ordinary brynza is 250 kcal with a high percentage of fat content. An alternative appeared in stores: feta light (light feta cheese), its fat content is from 5 to 17%, caloric content an average of 160 kcal.

Low Fat Cheeses Arla, Natura and Valio, Oltermanni. They remind you of fresh milk, a wonderful product for those who are trying to eat right and keep their shape. The calorie content of such cheeses is 210-270 kcal and 16-17% fat.

  Cheese Valio, Oltermanni

Suluguni  is Georgian pickled cheese. Its fat content is 24%, caloric content 285kcal.

I think in this list of low-fat cheese varieties you can choose for yourself “your own” cheese, which will satisfy you both in taste and in the usefulness that it will have on your body.

Bon Appetit!

Body builders usually choose all foods that are as low in fat as possible. What can I say, this is the right strategy. Eat less sweets, flour products, fatty foods and add sport - slimness will quickly appear on the horizon.

Cheese is considered a rather fatty product. Of course, it is rich in useful minerals, vitamins; There is much more protein in cheese than even in meat. In fact, cheese is considered a milk concentrate, in it 20-25% of protein. For comparison: only 3.2% of protein in milk. However, in dietary intake, cheese consumption is severely limited or completely excluded.

It is not necessary to do this, you do not need to deprive the body of such a useful and easily digestible product, and risk your health. After all, there are low-fat and low-fat varieties of cheese, they can be an excellent alternative to a diet that limits the consumption of fatty foods.

Most of our usual cheeses have a fat content of about 50-70% (in other words, for every 100 g of product, 50-70 g of fat is consumed). If there is a desire to maintain harmony, then it is worth giving preference to dietary cheeses with specially reduced fat content (within 20-30%). It is such a product that is considered lightweight.

There is also skim cheese (up to 20%). Cream is preliminarily and thoroughly removed from any milk, only then diet cheese is created. Similar products can be found in hypermarkets or specialized expensive stores. You can’t argue, this is the best option for losing weight, an ideal alternative for people who want to maintain weight.

By the way, nutritionists have long developed a special cheese diet, where the basis of the diet (2/3) are different varieties of cheese with a fat content of up to 35%. For 10 days of such nutrition, it is realistic to lose 5 kg and more excess weight. The emphasis is on tofu, feta cheese, gaudette, ricotta, chechila, cottage cheese and other healthy and tasteful cheeses, which we will discuss below. Some of them can be cooked without problems at home.

The best low-fat cheese

Sometimes low-fat cheeses are required to be consumed not only to maintain the thinness of the waist, but also for health reasons. So, therapeutic diet No. 5, used for diseases of the gallbladder and liver, also implies a restriction in fatty foods (maximum 90 g of fat per day), and therefore there is a switch to low-fat cheeses in the diet. Ricotta, Adyghe cheese are perfect.

Here is a list of famous diet cheeses.

Tofu (1.5-4%)

This cheese is created from soy milk, is considered to be curd. Most reminiscent of feta cheese, but unsalted. It should be noted the highest content of high-quality protein, tofu can replace meat and eggs in this indicator. Calorie content - up to 90 kcal. Nutritionists note the healing properties of tofu, because this cheese helps lower "bad" cholesterol and prevents vascular diseases, osteoporosis, heart problems, etc.

Tofu contains phytoestrogens, so this is an ideal dish for women with hormonal disruptions, during menopause, etc. The only “but”: tofu can contribute to excessive gas formation.

Important: this cheese can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week, be sure to store in an aqueous solution.

Ricotta (2-24%)

True, this is not cheese, at least in the usual sense, rather, cottage cheese. By consistency - like sandwich paste. Producers often add sugar, even dried fruits, to ricotta, turning a dietary product into a curd mass. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the cheese is without these additives.

It is created from whey residues from other cheeses. Ricotta lacks the usual milk proteins, there is only albumin protein available in human blood (the reason why the assimilation of ricotta occurs many times faster, easier). Its calorie content is a maximum of 172 kcal.

Ricotta is less fat - 8% - from cheeses made from cow's milk (from goat milk - up to 24%). It has a minimal amount of Na. This product is highly nutritious, quickly saturates the body. He also heals the nervous system, improves visual acuity, normalizes the condition in hypertensive patients.

Interesting: ricotta is the best cheese to protect the liver, because it contains methionine - a sulfur-containing amino acid. True, this variety in mild condition is not stored for a long time - a maximum of 3 days; in solid - up to 2 weeks.

Adyghe cheese (14%)

It is produced by introducing sour milk bacteria into pasteurized milk. Similar in taste to its Italian counterparts. Adygea cheese is an obligatory part of the diet of losing weight, as well as the following diet No. 5. For it lacks carbohydrates and as much as 19 g of protein.

Mozzarella (17-24%)

You cannot name it a source of necessary, beneficial bacteria, because milk for such cheese is fermented thanks to rennet; not provided for and the addition of any additional microflora.

Important: a truly natural mozzarella has a short shelf life of up to a week. If the shelf life on the label is longer, preservatives are definitely added to the cheese.

Feta (24-50%), she is light feta

The basis of cheese is sheep’s milk, the product is rich in calcium, beta-carotene, vitamins, sodium. It is stored in light brine. The product is gentle on taste, therefore it is allowed at table No. 5. In feta with a surplus of useful lactic acid bacteria. Therefore, its use helps to cope with food poisoning, it is advisable to choose cheese with a fat content of 27%.

Attention to all losing weight should be paid to the feta light version, it is made from goat milk, so it has a lower fat limit.

Corn curd (5%)

In fact, it is cottage cheese with low fat content. Some people call it Lithuanian cottage cheese or cottage cheese in Russia. And in Europe - rustic. Calorie content is only 85 kcal. The texture is delicate, creamy, slightly salty.

Chechil (5-10%)

This is a fibrous product. Somewhat reminiscent of Suluguni. It is usually created in the form of threads. Often sold already twisted into a pigtail. Often the chekil fibers are siphoned off. It does not look like any other cheese, it ripens in a special brine, sometimes it is mixed with other cheese, cottage cheese.

Fitness Cheeses

This is a special invention for losing weight. Many manufacturers have such versions of cheese today. Replacing fat cheese in the usual homemade recipes with such an alternative can reduce the calorie content and fat content of the diet at times, which means it is more likely to lose weight. Now you do not need to choose between healthy teeth, hair and a thin waist. We list the most popular names.

• Gaudette (7%).It is semi-solid, has a delicate spicy taste, high calcium content. This is an analogue of ordinary Gouda cheese, but non-fat.
• Viola Polar, Grunlander (5-10%), Fitness Cheese.Excellent dietary products, sometimes containing 5% yogurt, which adds to the usefulness.
• Oltermani (16-17%) fat.It has a pleasant smack of milk, a dense and fairly uniform structure; A find for lovers of healthy eating.
• Dietary Importers (12.8%), Natura.  It is considered a semi-solid variety, has a light yellow color, pronounced creamy taste. You can store up to a week. Rich in Mg, K and a number of vitamins.
• Lacomo Light (20%).It is made from cow's milk. Free of carbohydrates. Usually sold chopped.

Hard varieties are also ideal for a diet, albeit with reduced fat content. They can have a fairly high calorie content, but if you use them in a modest amount, then the figure will definitely not harm. Such cheeses contain lecithin, which only improves our metabolism, stimulates the decay of fats, and at the same time normalizes cholesterol levels.

So, the following varieties can be safely attributed to this kind of cheese.

• Swiss (45%).It has a pronounced sweet taste, outwardly there are small eyes. Contains 380 calories.
• Parmesan (32%),known for a specific smell, as well as a slight aftertaste. Calorie content - 292.
• Dutch (45%).  The product is yellow with a brackish flavor. Calorie content - 345 kcal.
• Cheddar.Often found in the dietary version (33%). Has a nutty flavor, sometimes a little sour. Contains 380 kcal.
• Russian (50%). It has a creamy and slightly sweet taste. It has 360 calories.

Features of choice

Of course, diet cheese should be selected by fat content. When you need to lose weight, preference should be given to products with a fat content of up to 30. It is also important to pay attention to what is the calorie content of cheese. Especially cunning manufacturers indicate a fat content of 29%, but the caloric content of the product can exceed 390 kcal (for example, higher than the nutritional value of Maasdam). Products that have an acute or too salty taste are absolutely unsuitable for diet food.

What you should pay attention to to choose a really high-quality cheese:

• fresh smell;
• uniform color (without spots, any traces of washing, cleaning);
• lack of palm oil;
• holistic packaging;
• the presence of vegetable fats;
• the cut should remain smooth, without crumbling edges (with the exception of the Idiasabal variety).

Keep in mind that in absolutely any processed cheese, fat content will be lower, but much less calcium. At the same time, hard skim cheese is several times more caloric, but with its maximum content.

Among hard cheeses, a minimum of fat is found in white varieties. Vivid examples: Gouda, Edamer, Mozzarella.

Remember that spicy cheeses with various molds are leaders in fat content, it is better to bypass them to losing weight.

Terms of use and recipes

Most cheeses are not stored for too long even in a refrigerator, so this is important to consider. Expired cheese should never be consumed without risk to health.

No matter how low-calorie and low-fat cheese is, anyway, with a diet - medical or for weight loss - it is important to focus on the consumed amount of this product. On average, it is advisable to eat even dietary cheese no more than 100-150 g, and not dietary cheese with a fat content of more than 30% - up to 50 g for a whole day.

No one will argue that the most useful product will be a home-made product, where you know exactly what ingredients you put. The cooking process does not take much time and the strength of everyone.

Homemade Hard Cheese Recipe (Value: 78 Kcal)

Take half a liter of milk (ideally 0.5 percent fat), half a kilogram of cottage cheese (0%), half a spoonful of soda, an egg, a pinch of salt; to taste garlic, chopped herbs, seasonings, carrots.

We heat the milk, pour the cottage cheese to it and mix. We do everything in a water bath. We shift the mixture to cheesecloth. We suspend it so that faster glass we do not need serum. Now in a different container beat the egg, soda. If the glass whey, you need to transfer the cheese mass in a suitable size bowl, where to add the egg, spices. Again we put everything in a water bath; it is important to stir intensively, otherwise there will be lumps. As soon as the mass becomes more uniform - remove from the stove, cool. It remains only to remove the cheese to infuse in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Pre wrap the dishes with cling film.

Homemade Mozzarella Recipe (52 kcal)

It will take: one and a half liters of milk (pasteurized is not allowed), 0.25 liters of water, 2 tablets of the drug acidine pepsin (available in pharmacies, is necessary for normal milk curdling), 0.4 tsp. citric acid, a spoonful of salt.

Heat the milk to 25 ° C, pour citric acid into it (dissolve it in half water). Bring it to 35 ° C, stirring constantly. At the same time, dissolve the tablets of acidin pepsin in the remaining water, pour them into milk. We warm it already to 40 ° C. We remove from the stove, at this moment the milk should already begin to curl: cheese flakes will form at the top. Keep under the lid for another 20 minutes. As a result, the curled mass turns out to be a thick and barely yellow hue. Mix.

Now you need to put our future cheese on a sieve, grind. The resulting product should stick together. We place it in water (up to 70 ° C), wait until it starts to melt a little. We squeeze it, again getting rid of all the excess serum. At this stage, pour seasonings. Stretch mozzarella a couple more times and warm. Then give your cheese the desired shape and put it in the fridge.

Tofu Cheese Recipe

You only need 1 liter of soy milk and the juice of one lemon. It is necessary to heat the milk to a boil, leave it to insist on the stove, for 7 minutes. Then add lemon juice. The mass will begin to fold, it is important to stir it well. Carefully squeeze the moisture out of the product and place it under the press in the refrigerator.

Ricotta recipe

We take 5 l of serum from cow or sheep’s milk, 50 g of water, half a teaspoon of citric acid. We heat the serum to 90 degrees, introduce water with citric acid previously added to it. Mix thoroughly. Filter cheese flakes with gauze and remove the mass in the refrigerator.

Paneer Recipe

The product of Indian cuisine is still not very familiar to us. Take 1 liter of milk (0% fat), spices, 0.5 cups of lemon juice and 0.5 liters of kefir. We heat the milk, add kefir to it (as usual - a water bath), introduce lemon juice when the milk begins to curd. It is important not to miss the moment. Then the resulting mass is carefully filtered and mixed with your favorite spices. Put under oppression in the refrigerator to insist for 6 hours.

See how to make diet cheese in the next video.

Some people mistakenly believe that cheeses are non-nutritive and low-fat foods. Know that even the most low-fat cheese contains fats, the difference is only in their quantity. Today we will tell you which cheeses are light and dietary.

People who follow their figure, with all the responsibility, approach the choice of food, whether cheese or some other product. In fact, this is the right direction to reduce weight and maintain their own health.

The average fat content of cheese is about 60% in dry matter. This is a fairly high figure, so go around such dairy products. It is better to stay at 30% fat, such cheeses are freely sold in any supermarket. It is about them that we will be talking.

Fat-free cheese "Tofu" fat content from 1.5 to 4%

This sour-milk product belongs to cottage cheese. It is made from to taste resembles low-fat cheese. This is a healthy product from a medical point of view: it is rich in calcium and protein. Tofu is recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis. It also helps lower cholesterol and prevents the development of cardiovascular disease.

In addition to the healing properties, tofu is a low-calorie product (90 kcal) and can be used as a separate dish or as part of another in diet food. Most nutritionists recommend including plant-based foods, including cheeses, in their diet. they have a lot of nutrients and low fat.

Low-fat or low-fat Gaudette cheese (7%)

Semi-hard cheese, with a very piquant taste, somewhat reminiscent of "Gouda". Light and tasty sour-milk treat is perfectly absorbed and digested by the body. The lack of excessive fat and affordable price make it a favorite product of most people.

Fat-free cheese "Feta" or feta cheese (5-15%)

Not everyone knows that feta is produced in a light version, but this kind of cheese is very difficult to find on Russian shelves. Usually in our hypermarkets only fatty varieties with a calorie content of 260 kcal are on sale. However, if you manage to buy a light version of this product, you will not be disappointed. Light feta is made from goat's milk, so the cheese is low in fat. Traditional feta is, in principle, suitable as a diet, if not consumed with fatty foods.

Brynza also refers to low-fat varieties of cheese. It is very popular all over the world. Various salads and even desserts are prepared from feta cheese.

Goat White Skim Cheese

Soft, unsalted, non-greasy, with a pleasant aroma and unique taste. Although goat cheese has lost some popularity due to its high price and specific taste, it nevertheless contains several times more magnesium, zinc, protein, calcium and beta carotene than in ordinary cream cheese. It also has little salt and harmful fats, it does not cause allergic reactions and is suitable for baby food.

Fat-free Chechil cheese (up to 10% fat)

Very reminiscent of sour-milk and brine varieties of cheese in its fibrous consistency. It is made from skim milk using a very original technology. It consists of 3-8 g of salt, 5-10% fat and 60% moisture. Chechil's taste is slightly acidic, slightly resembling serum.

Fat-free Ricotta cheese (13% fat)

This dairy product is very popular in Italy. It is with an impressive composition of useful micro and macro elements. This is not even a cheese product, because it is prepared from whey remaining after the preparation of the remaining cheeses. And thanks to the content of methionine (sulfur-containing amino acid) in it, our liver will be provided with protection.

Here are just a small fraction of low-fat cheese varieties that will undoubtedly bring only benefits to our body. Now you know that absolutely skim milk products simply do not exist - the myth is dispelled. Be healthy and follow the measure in everything!

Low-fat cheese is a non-existent concept. In any cheese there is fat, difference, attention, only in its quantity. Let’s find out: which cheese is the lightest?

Low-fat cheeses.

Anyone who cares about their body chooses high-quality, low-fat foods. And this is the right tactic. Less fat, flour and sweet. And more movement - here it is, the formula for harmony.

To maintain a slim silhouette, it is better to replace your favorite Roquefort with something less high-calorie, sometimes even with curd cheese.
It is worth noting that the standard fat content of cheese is 50-60 g or 50-60% in dry matter, while we offer cheeses with reduced fat content to 30 g of fat in dry matter. You need to look for such cheeses either in hypermarkets or in expensive grocery stores.

1. low-fat cheese - tofu - soy cheese (fat content 1, 5-4%).

Although it is made on the basis of soy milk, tofu is ranked as a curd cheese, as in color and texture it resembles low-fat and unsalted cheese. In its content, tofu is rich in high-quality proteins, so it can be successfully replaced with meat. The excess calcium present in this product has an excellent effect on the bone skeleton, which makes tofu an ideal product for consumption by elderly people in order to prevent diseases such as osteoporosis.
In addition, 100 g of tofu cheese contains only 90 calories, so it is recommended to include it in the diet menu. Many celebrities have replaced dairy products and cheeses with soy in their diets, therefore, many diets have been developed that involve a reduced consumption of classic cheeses, while tofu is recommended for daily consumption along with plant-based foods.
A number of nutritionists also claim its healing properties, since it has already been proven that it helps to reduce the level of "Bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, which serves to prevent many cardiovascular diseases.

2. low-fat cheese - cereal curd (fat content 5%).

Grain curd is a variety of low fat cottage cheese. It is a curd grain mixed with fresh, slightly salted cream. It can be used as an independent dish, as well as for the preparation of various salads (for example, a salad of vegetables with grained cottage cheese.

In Russia, it is sometimes found under the unofficial names of “Granular Curd” and “Lithuanian Curd”. In the USA and European countries (and not only English-speaking ones), cottage cheese is called Cottage Cheese (English Country or cottage cheese.
Often it is called cottage cheese. At first glance, the cottage - cheese is like fresh cottage cheese, but its texture is much more tender, you can say even creamy, and it tastes a little more salt. 100 grams of cottage cheese will provide our body with 85 calories and 17 grams of protein, so it is recommended by nutritionists even with the strictest diets.

3. low-fat cheese - gaudette (fat content 7%).

Gaudette, the new low-fat sherdinger cheese, is an easy treat for anyone looking for a healthy lifestyle.
Semi-hard Gaudette cheese contains only 7% fat (15% solids. This cheese with a mildly thin, slightly spicy taste is ideal for lovers of the famous Gouda cheese. In addition, the cheese is easily digestible and has a high calcium content. Therefore, this cheese must be be present in the diet of every cheese lover.

4. low-fat cheese - chechil (fat content of 5-10%).

Chechil - a fibrous pickled cheese, in consistency resembles suluguni. It is produced in the form of dense fibers with a fibrous structure twisted into tight plaits in the shape of a pigtail, often smoked. Chechil is often mixed with cottage cheese or other cheese and stuffed into jugs or wineskins.
In appearance, this cheese has nothing to do with any other. It is produced in the form of fibrous fibers connected in a bundle. Chechil ripens in brine, but it is often mixed with cottage cheese or other cheese and stuffed into unglazed jugs or wineskins.
The taste and smell of this cheese is sour-milk, sharp, dense fibrous dough, the surface of the product is rough. Fat in it contains up to 10%, moisture - not more than 60%, salt - 4-8%.

5. low-fat cheese - Viola Polar, grunlander, fitness (fat content 5-10%).

Such cheeses are just a godsend for losing weight! But they need to be searched in large stores. Learn more about the back of the package - the label, in some cheeses 5% yogurt, not fat!

6. nonfat cheese - ricotta (fat content 13%).

Ricotta is an unchanging component of Italians breakfast. It is often called cheese, but this is not entirely true: it is not prepared from milk, as we used to think, but from whey remaining after preparing other cheeses.
A ricotta slice contains, on average, 49 calories and 4 grams of fat, half of which are saturated. The content of this product is the lowest amount of sodium compared to other cheese products. Due to its high nutritional value and an impressive composition of vitamins and minerals, ricotta gives a quick sense of fullness. In addition, this variety of cottage cheese is recognized as the protector of our liver, because it contains methionine - a sulfur-containing amino acid.

7. low-fat cheese - light feta cheese, feta (fat content 5-15%).

This cheese, or rather, even feta cheese, is a traditional product of Greek cuisine. But it is enjoyed with pleasure in many other countries, including ours. Feta is considered a fatty product with a high cholesterol content and a calorie content of approximately 260 kcal / 100 gm. But not everyone knows that the feta cheese they adore is produced in the light version, although, frankly, it is this variety that is difficult to find on supermarket shelves.

However, the efforts spent by you in your searches will pay off in full. Feta light is usually prepared from goat milk and contains only 30% fat, while sheep’s milk is used to produce traditional Feta, and then its fat content is 60%. Usually it is placed in a Greek salad with vegetables and olives, or it is used in caprese salad, where it replaces mozzarella.
In that case, if you do not consume Feta in combination with high-fat products, then it can be recommended as quite suitable for a diet.

8. low-fat cheese - Arla, oltermani (fat content 16-17%).

Such low-fat cheeses have a gentle pleasant taste of natural milk, the texture is dense, uniform, with small evenly distributed eyes. Great for people who care about their health. When eating low-fat cheeses, remember: easier is not more.

Cheese - from ancient times was made by man, he was appreciated and always loved. Now we find out the calorie content of the most common low-fat cheeses:

In this list of cheeses you can now easily find for yourself “your own” cheese that will satisfy you in terms of usefulness, taste and price.

The problem of buying low-fat cheese

What is the effectiveness of a cheese diet? Like a variety of protein, you can try on yourself a "cheese" option for weight loss. Among the tested and effective options for the cheese diet, one can note a 7-10 day low-calorie diet based on cheese and other protein products, which implies additives from vegetables and fruits. The calorie content of this type of nutrition is 1500-1900 kcal, additional physical activity is assumed. Staying on such a diet for 10 days allows you to reduce weight by 3-5 kilograms. Such food is not balanced, however, it gives an excellent result.

Less common are longer cheese diets, which impose strict restrictions on the type of cheese used in food. Options with a minimum fat content are rarely found on the shelves of ordinary food stores. Basically, customers are offered varieties of cheeses, the fat content of which is more than 40%.

For example, such a popular cheese as "Maasdam", which has a fat content of 45%, has a calorie content of 348 kcal in 100 grams. Such characteristics do not allow us to consider that it is the lowest-calorie cheese, and it is not worth recommending it for diet food.

Almost all varieties of cheeses can be divided into three groups depending on their fat content:

• Group 1 - fat-free, which have up to 20% fat.
• Group 2 - lungs - from 20 to 30%.
• Group 3 - from 30% fat - ordinary cheeses.

Among the non-fatty ones there are also the so-called “white” cheeses - mozzarella, feta cheese, Adyghe cheese. If you list varieties in increasing percentages of fat, then Tofu is the least fat. Besides the fact that it contains a record minimum of fats (from 1.5 to 4 percent and only 80-90 calories per 100 g), this variety is also appreciated due to its useful qualities.

Scientists have revealed that it contains substances that positively affect the purification of blood from cholesterol. In addition, as in many cheeses, it contains a large amount of calcium, which is responsible for the condition of bone tissue. Grain curd also boasts a low amount of fat - only 5% and 85 calories in 0.1 kg of product. It is used to prepare various dishes (salads, etc.), and is used in its pure form.

In appearance, it is very similar to fresh cottage cheese. However, unlike the latter, it is mixed with fresh salted cream. Other low-fat varieties are Valio Polar, Fitness and Grunlander. They contain about 150 calories, and fat content ranges from 5 to 10 percent. Some of them may still contain yogurt instead of 5% fat. Goudette is a lighter cheese for fans of the Gouda variety. It contains a large amount of calcium and at the same time only 7% fat and 199 kcal per 100 g. Chechil is very similar in appearance to suluguni, but it has a more fibrous structure. It can easily be seen among the rest on the counter, as it is sold in the form of bundled threads. This product contains up to 10% fat and 313 kcal in 0.1 kg. Ricotta, unlike many varieties, is not made from skim milk, but from whey, which appears after two other types of cheese are cooked. This variety also has a low fat content (from 8 to 13 percent and 174 kcal per 100 g) and is suitable for those who love cheese and at the same time try to lose extra pounds. About the same amount of fat is also found in Oltermani cheese - 17% and 210-270 calories. When you try it, the first taste association arises with milk. Also, similar varieties are Arla, Natura and Valio. Feta (fats - from 5 to 15%, about 160 kcal) is also called light feta cheese. It is also considered a dietary product and is often found in various vegetable salads and as snacks. Mozzarella, although it is characterized by a fat content of more than 20% (or rather 22.5), also refers to dietary varieties of cheeses. It is usually sold in the form of small balls not exceeding the size of a quail egg, which are immersed in a special saline solution.

Ricotta is an unchanging component of Italians breakfast. There is no salt in this cheese. Due to its high nutritional value and an impressive composition of vitamins and minerals, ricotta gives a quick sense of fullness. This variety of cottage cheese is recognized as the protector of our liver, it contains methionine - a sulfur-containing amino acid. What and how to eat? This cheese is good with fresh vegetables and fruits, honey, ham, pasta, basil, salmon, broccoli. They decided to stuff pancakes and pancakes.

Like any other cheese, Lambert has high nutritional qualities. There are 357 kcal per 100 grams of product. In fact, black bread and it can turn out to be quite a full snack, and it’s also useful (unlike cakes and fast food). After all, cheese does not contain a single gram of carbohydrates and is great for a carbohydrate-free diet.

However, they should not be abused, as an excess can lead to obesity and related diseases over time. For 100 grams of the product accounts for 30 grams of fat and 24 grams of protein. And, of course, it should not be eaten by people suffering from lactase deficiency. Otherwise, moderate consumption will help to improve the general condition of hair, nails and skin due to its high calcium content.

Adyghe cheese

Adyghe cheese is a soft pickled cheese made from natural cow, sheep or goat milk. Previously, Adyghe cheese was made only from sheep's milk, but now its basis is mainly cow.

Interesting! The homeland of brine cheese is the mountainous regions of the Caucasus.

During the manufacturing process, the cheese acquires a curdled consistency, which can slightly crumble and have a sour-milk, salty taste. Usually the head of cheese is white, sometimes it has a yellowish tint. This type of cheese is considered the crown dish of Circassian cuisine and is served with homemade wine and herbs.

Manufacture

Before direct preparation, milk undergoes a pasteurization process at a temperature of 95 degrees. Next, fermented milk whey is added to pasteurized milk, which causes the process of protein precipitation. Thus, the milk coagulates and clots appear that collect in the head and salt. This method preserves all the useful properties of soft cheese.

Quality cheese should be resilient, soft and tender when cut. The fat content of this product is 40%.

Kinds

• Fresh;
• Smoked;

Structure

• pasteurized milk;
• fermented milk whey;
• salt;

Chemical composition

Calorie Caucasian cheese, in comparison with other cheeses, average - 264 calories per 100 g. It can vary slightly from the fat content of the feedstock. Adyghe cheese is filled with milk protein and calcium. It is rich in vitamins B, A, C, D, PP, water and ash.

Minerals: phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper are part of soft cheese. In addition, it is saturated with amino acids - methionine, lysine, tryptophan, fatty acids, carbohydrates.

Benefit

All soft cheeses have a positive effect on the human body, including Adyghe. It has high nutritional and medicinal value.

Important! A small slice of cheese contains the daily requirement for calcium and sodium, as well as B vitamins.

1. Due to its dietary composition and a large number of proteins and amino acids, cheese is an ideal product for athletes and losing weight. Since it is easily digested and absorbed, it is recommended for pregnant girls, children and the elderly.
2. A large amount of calcium has a strengthening effect on the teeth, nails and skeletal system, it is advisable to use after fractures and injuries. Improves calcium and condition of hair, nail plate. Useful cheese enzymes positively affect the intestinal microflora, establish metabolic processes.
3. B vitamins have a stabilizing effect on the nervous system, improve performance and concentration. Necessary for the prevention of cancer.
4. Due to the important amino acid tryptophan, Adyghe cheese improves mood, sleep quality, and alleviates anxiety.
5. A small percentage of salt in the composition allows people with high blood pressure to consume this product. And with diseases of the digestive system.
6. Adygea cheese is recommended in nutrition for tuberculosis; it saturates a weakened body with all the useful elements.

Harm

Adyghe cheese is contraindicated for persons with individual intolerance to dairy products. It is possible, but not proven, that the tryptophan amino acid can cause migraine attacks. Although cheese does not have a high calorie content, it is not worth consuming it in large quantities. And of course, remember the expiration date.

Cooking use

The use of Adyghe cheese in cooking is quite wide. It can be used as an independent product, for example, with a slice of toast or bread. And it can be used in recipes for appetizers, salads, first courses. Adyghe cheese also appears in recipes for tasty and healthy cheesecakes and casseroles.

Delicious simply fried cheese slices in a skillet. It goes well with fruits and vegetables, pasta. And in its Caucasian homeland it is used in recipes for khachapuri and toppings for baking.

Storage

Adyghe cheese is a perishable product, its implementation takes place in refrigeration units and vacuum packaging completely tight. After opening the package, its shelf life in the refrigerator is only a week, freezers for storage are not suitable.

It is better to put it in a tightly closed container, since this type of cheese absorbs extraneous odors well. The list of ingredients of Adyghe cheese should not contain extraneous elements, except sour-milk whey, milk, salt and rennet.

Interesting! Smoked Adyghe cheese can also be found on the shelves; its shelf life can be up to a year. Calorie content 264kcal Energy value of the product (The ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates): Proteins: 19.8g. (~ 79.2 kcal) Fats: 19.8g. (~ 178.2 kcal) Carbohydrates: 1.5g. (~ 6 kcal) Energy ratio (b | w | y): 30% | 67% | 2%

Tofu soy cheese contains phytoestrogens. This is a plant-based analogue of female sex hormones, so tofu is useful for women who have had hormonal disruptions. In particular, it is recommended to use it during menopause or with PMS. In addition, tofu cheese helps women to be beautiful. The protein, fiber and isoflavones contained in it contribute to the rapid renewal of skin cells and maintain the balance of collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity.