Is cheese ok?

[rez]

Ive just started on a p=60,f=30,f=10% diet to get cut. Is yellow cheese ok as a protein fat source as it contains no carbs...the mass of tuna is getting to me...

 

[Sassy69]

There are DEFINITELY better sources of fat. I'm sure the fat in cheese is fairly processed. Plus dairy doesn't agree w/ me much these days. If I use any cheese, its soy cheese and not much of it. YOu are better off using flax seed oil (e.g. Udo's Choice) or even extra pure virgin olive oil or something like that. You are following a fairly low-fat diet, so make sure the fat you are using is very good quality.

Just my $0.02.

 

[rez]

thanx Sas

Do u think the fat% should be higher for the goals I am trying to achieve?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

cheese has 1 gram of carbs per oz and it should not be eaten if you are cutting

 

[karde]

if cheese is so bad for you, why does it have to taste so good


(and go well on almost everything)

 

[JLo]

if cheese is so bad for you, why does it have to taste so good

That's what I'm sayin'!!! Unfortunately, that should be a DEAD giveaway.......if it tastes good - it's bad....

I LOOOOVE cheese...pizza, lasagna, grilled cheese, manicotti.....CHEESEcake!! Mmmmmm.......

 

[MS]

I'm guessing that you meant to type 60%P, 30%F and 10%C?? If your carbs are very limited then you should get as many of your carbs AND fats from plant sources, such as fibrous veggies, oils and maybe a few seeds or nuts. However I don't feel you need to get more than 15% of your calories from EFAs, so that leaves you a little leeway to treat yourself to an occassional serving of low carb cheese, as long as your meat sources are very lean. Otherwise ditch the cheese and eat lots of salmon!

Those foods that you LOVE are a definite NO NO, and not just because of the cheese content

 

[Audacious1]

That's what I'm sayin'!!! Unfortunately, that should be a DEAD giveaway.......if it tastes good - it's bad....

I LOOOOVE cheese...pizza, lasagna, grilled cheese, manicotti.....CHEESEcake!! Mmmmmm.......

You are making me hungry...lasagna is my absolute favorite! Man do i miss it!

 

[new@gettinbig]

If you are truly trying to cut and get lean...dairy is not a great choice to eat....get in your fats like stated above...cottage cheese etc is great if you want to put on mass. I would stay away from the cheese

 

[Audacious1]

What about Skim milk? Is that ok? I can't live without my dairy...i don't drink much, I only use about 1/4-1/2 cup when making my protien shakes along with ice. Should i cut it out completely!?