Which cheese is healthiest? 

The winner is... ricotta!

The registered dietician at NYU Langone's weight management program, Emily Martorano, and Castro Mortillaro both believe that ricotta is a healthy option.

The winner is... ricotta!

Real ricotta is made from the whey that remains after other cheeses are made from milk (often sheep's milk) that has been coagulated.

Hard cheese 

When eaten in moderation, Castro Mortillaro says even tougher cheeses like Parmigiano, pecorino, or gouda may be beneficial to your health.

Hard cheese 

Hard cheeses are going to be higher in calcium, and you're probably going to be satiated with smaller amounts, so you tend not to over-consume

Cheese that helps you lose weight the most

Protein is essential if you're trying to lose weight. It aids in muscular development and keeps you full for longer.

Cheese that helps you lose weight the most

Martorano recommends selecting a cheese that is high in protein but low in fat if you are trying to watch your weight.

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Never eat the cheese

Try to avoid highly processed foods like canned cheese, precut cheese slices, and blocks of cheese that don't need refrigeration.

Never eat the cheese

"Squeezable cheese, American cheese, even cream cheese provide minimal protein for a much higher fat and sodium content," Martorano stated.

All things in moderation

Martorano and Castro Mortillaro agree that cheese is better used as an accompaniment to other dishes rather than as a whole meal.

All things in moderation

Martorano told CNN that cheese shouldn't be used as a major source of nutrition since it's better suited as a side dish.

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