Healthy Cheeses to Eat If You Have High Cholesterol

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Eat this not that page offers 4 healthy cheeses that can be eaten when suffering from high cholesterol.

For those who want to enjoy cheese while keeping their cholesterol in check, there are low-fat cheese options you can eat.

Mozzarella

Cheese is a protein-rich food that helps build muscle mass. Cheese also contains calcium and vitamin D, which help build and maintain bones.

Mozzarella is a low-saturated fat cheese. What's more, mozzarella contains only 18 milligrams of cholesterol per 1-ounce serving, which is exceptionally low compared to many other cheeses.

You can prepare mozzarella cheese with vegetable and fruit salad.

Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is a good choice for improving heart health because it is rich in protein and low in fat.

Feta cheese

Feta cheese is a delicious treat made from sheep or goat milk.

Feta cheese has only 25 milligrams of cholesterol per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving and is low in saturated fat (3.5 grams). You only need a small amount of feta cheese to add flavor to your dish.

Make a salad with crumbled feta cheese, combine with fruit or mix feta cheese with cherry tomatoes.

Ricotta

Ricotta cheese is low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Ricotta has a creamy mouthfeel, making it a great addition to pasta instead of heavy cream.

Sprinkle ricotta over a salad of greens and olive oil to serve. You can whip ricotta with berries to create a delicious creamy dessert that is lower in saturated fat than ice cream.

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