Which cheeses are better than others?

Page last modified on: October 21, 2009

Question from Sangita: Is cheese the enemy? Are there any kinds that are better than others?: Answer —Diana Dyer, M.S., R.D.: Having significant loyalties to the state of Wisconsin, even though I live in Michigan — cheese is not the enemy. Again, I consume organic cheese. I consume cheese from cows that were grass fed, which actually improves the fatty acid profile to helpful fatty acid. Yet, I still don't eat it with abandon. I limit my cheese. In addition, feta cheese is lower in fat overall than most other cheeses. Because flavor is still important, most low-fat cheese on the market have reduced flavor. So, I like a regular cheese that happens to be lower in fat but still packs the punch of regular cheese and feta fits that bill.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Nutrition Through the Holidays. Diana Dyer, M.S., R.D. and Larissa Korde, M.D., M.P.H. answered your questions about what and how much to eat when holiday treats abound.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of Breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Diana Dyer, M.S., R.D. is a registered dietitian in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a two-time breast cancer survivor.

Larissa Korde, M.D., M.P.H. is an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance of the University of Washington. She specializes in the care of breast cancer patients.