Holy cow! Women who ate an ounce of full-fat cheese daily gained fewer pounds
over time than their less-cheesy peers, a study in The American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition shows. Whole dairy contains conjugated linoleic acid, which
may stoke your metabolism. To get more waist-whittling power from your wedge,
savor a single-ounce portion (about the size of your thumb) of one of these top
picks daily.
Goat cheese
One ounce of this creamy choice contains 76 calories and 6 grams of fat (4 g
saturated) and boasts 5 g of filling protein. It’s also a good source of copper,
which keeps your immune system humming. Swap out mayo and smear goat cheese on a
wrap or mix with chopped nuts and dried fruit for a filling toast topper.
Parmesan
At 111 calories per serving, it seems like a splurge, but Parmesan comes with
loads of needed nutrients: A single ounce contains nearly as much bone-building
calcium as a glass of milk and 10 g proteinmore per ounce than chicken breast.
Grate and sprinkle over a bowl of salad greens for a punch of flavor.
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