Think eating cheese will ruin your weight loss plans? Try one of these four ‘guilt-free’ cheeses, which will aid your fat loss journey

Think cheese is unhealthy? Think again, say, health experts. Cheese is often avoided like the plague by many fitness enthusiasts. This is mostly because it contains a lot of saturated fat and sodium. Moreover, a lot of weight watchers, who swear by vegan diets, also avoid milk-based products. However, that doesn’t make it an unhealthy food by default.

Some Cheeses Can Boost Weight Loss

Citing a study that claimed a positive correlation between dairy consumption and weight loss, an article published on the Weight Watchers Australia blog claimed that consuming more protein may assist in maintaining muscle mass while losing weight. Meals are also more satisfying when they contain protein.

Here are some cheeses that may help you lose weight, according to Healthline.

Feta

Greece is the home of the soft, salty white cheese known as feta. Usually, goat or sheep's milk is used to make it. Goat's milk feta tastes softer, whereas sheep's milk gives it a strong, sour flavour.

Although feta is usually lower in calories than other cheeses, it can have a high sodium content because it is sometimes wrapped in brine to maintain freshness.

Feta is rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which may reduce body fat.

Goat Cheese

Also known as chèvre, goat cheese tastes tangy and is soft in composition. It provides many benefits compared to regular cow’s milk cheese, as it is easier to digest and is actually low in lactose content. Moreover, it is rich in medium-chain fatty acids, which are easily absorbed by your body and are less likely to be stored as fat.

Swiss Cheese

As the name suggests, this semi-hard cheese filled with big holes (formed by bacteria that emit gases during fermentation) is not just delicious but can be a great snack if you are a cheese lover on a weight loss journey – it is lower in carbs than wider varieties of cheese, and it is also lower in sodium, which makes it a great choice for those with high blood pressure.

Cottage Cheese

Also known as paneer in India, it is made from the loose curds of cow’s milk. It is known to be high in protein and low in calories, which makes it a good option for those wanting to lose weight.