these cheeses ultra-rich in saturated fat, to avoid according to a doctor

When you suffer from cholesterol, it is recommended to limit your consumption of foods very rich in sugar, but also to control your intake of saturated fatty acids. As a reminder, saturated fats are generally found in food products. rich in animal fats : butter, whole milk, crème fraîche, cold meats, red meat but also cheeses. And, for this last category, it is not always easy to know which type of product to go for…

Interviewed by the magazine Eat This, Not That, dietician Molly Hembree recommends not exceeding the daily dose of 22 grams of saturated fat for an adult. However, most cheeses are very rich in lipids and therefore in saturated fatty acids. Here are those whose consumption should be limited the most when monitoring your cholesterol level.

Cheeses richest in saturated fat

A cheese is considered very high in saturated fat when its lipid concentration exceeds 25%. In this category, we find many firm cheeses including Parmesan (33% lipids), Comté (33% lipids), Gruyère (32% lipids), Brie (31% lipids), Roquefort. (31% lipids) and ossau iraty which is at the top of the ranking with 35% lipids.

These cheeses should not be banned from the diet, but should be consumed in smaller quantities. As a reminder, the average serving of cheese per day per adult is between 30 grams and 50 grams.

Cholesterol: these cheeses to favor because they are lower in lipids

The category of fresh cheeses, often composed of less than 15% lipids, is a good option for those watching their cholesterol levels. We find in particular: cancoillotte (8 to 10% lipids), fresh square (15% lipids), ricotta (12% lipids), cottage cheese (4 to 6% lipids), fresh goat’s cheese ( 13% lipids), sheep bush (15% lipids).

Although lower in lipids and saturated fats, these cheeses must be consumed in the same proportions (30 grams to 50 grams per day for an adult) and accompanied by a balanced meal.

Cholesterol: be careful with certain industrial cheeses, which are very high in fat

Some fresh or herb-flavored cheeses, which can be found in supermarkets, can give the illusion of being lighter and better for your health. Be careful of these traps, because most of the time they contain much more lipids. For example Boursin cheese which contains 40% lipids or Kiri cheese which contains 29% lipids.

To avoid falling into the trap, always monitor the composition of the products you buy in supermarkets, and read the list of ingredients carefully. Avoid, if possible, ultra-processed cheese specialties, often richer in fats and preservatives.

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After working for the Marie Claire and Prisma Media groups, Inès arrived at aufeminin in April 2022. Responsible for the beauty, fitness and nutrition sections, she likes to decipher the latest…