Answer: Most cheese is higher in saturated fat per ounce than beef or pork. Saturated fat is the kind that clogs our arteries and leads to heart attacks and strokes. For obvious health reasons, we recommend no more that 10 grams of saturated fat per day. With most cheese that is about 2 ounces. Bear in mind that you still have all of the other sources of saturated fat in your diet. If you choose to eat 2 oz. of cheese per day, that doesn't leave you much room or any other animal products.

The lowest fat cheeses are partly skim mozzarella, ricota, and low fat cottage cheese. Soy cheese is a healthy alternative as it has unsaturated fat (the heart healthy fat). If you think of cheese as a fat source instead of protein, it makes more sense to eat it in moderation. Hope this isn't too disappointing!

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