A poll of 8,815 American adults revealed the most and least popular cheeses in the United States.
In fact, around 23% of the average American’s daily intake of saturated fat comes from cheese.
Any jot down of cheese made with nonfat or low-fat milk will have notably less saturated fat and cholesterol.
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What Is Low-Fat Cheese?
Low-fatcheesesare low insaturated fat.
People who do not have risk factors forheart diseaseshould eat no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day.
What Is the Healthiest Cheese?
Although not as popular, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and fat-free cheeses are much healthier.
Limiting how much cholesterol and saturated fat you consume is important for keeping your heart healthy.
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