5 ways eating cheese can actually help you lose kilos (2024)

UPDATED: Apr 25, 2018 15:25 IST

We all know how we wallow in self-pity when we're upset and subject our bodies to those cheese-loaded pizzas and fries. After that, we wallow in misery about the extra calories and kilos we have added to our bodies. Well, all that won't happen anymore, because, as it turns out, cheese can actually make you lose weight if you eat it right.

Multiple surveys over time have found that people who eat more cheese tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI).

Here's how you can eat cheese right to lose weight:

Eat fresh mozzarella for snacks

According to a study published in British Journal of Nutrition, people who eat a high-protein, moderate-calorie cheese snack eat less during their next meal. And we all know how snacking adds those calories to the body, don't we?

Women's Health magazine reports, "Even if you go with a version made from whole milk, you'll still only set yourself back 85 calories if you indulge in an ounce of fresh mozzarella--many bags of potato chips come in past 200."

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Replace mayonnaise with cheese

If you're in the habit of spreading mayonnaise on your sandwich, then here's a better option: put cheese instead. One tablespoon of full-fat mayonnaise has 94 calories and 10 grams of fat. However, a tablespoon of whipped cream cheese has 30 calories and two and a half grams of fat--much lesser in comparison to your regular mayo. This small tweak can help you effectively cut down your daily intake of calories.

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Use feta cheese In homemade salads and pizzas

Feta cheese is a commonly used ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. It reduces the risk of heart diseases, and also has lower fat content in comparison to other kinds of cheese.

"The tangy flavor goes a long way with just a small amount topped on salads or in a wrap. Moreover, it's high in calcium to keep your bones strong. You'll get 14 per cent of your daily recommended calcium in just one serving," states a report published in journal Centre For Medical Weight Loss (CMWL).

Cottage cheese for a healthier life

Good old cottage cheese, or even our very own paneer, is a good source of protein. If you don't like to eat regular cheese, you can swap it with paneer. You can add cottage cheese to a bowl of fresh fruits and eat it for a nutrition-packed breakfast.

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Say hello to cheddar cheese

If you haven't eaten cheddar cheese before, it's time you try it. Not only does it taste amazing, it also makes for a lower-calorie options, and can be used in a lot of different cuisines in place of saturated fats. You can add it to sandwiches or even paranthas as stuffing.

Happy feasting, guys!