ProudGrandma Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have always LOVED cheese...more than anything else...and I know that although it can be a good thing...I think anyway, that it also isn't such a good thing for my body as I get older. (am I wrong? please tell me I am wrong and that I can eat all of the cheese that I want :) ) I love cheese and crackers, mac n cheese, cheese just by itself, cottage cheese, etc If its not good, then tell me what I can replace it with...what might be acceptable options to my taste buds? thanks so much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have always LOVED cheese...more than anything else...and I know that although it can be a good thing...I think anyway, that it also isn't such a good thing for my body as I get older. (am I wrong? please tell me I am wrong and that I can eat all of the cheese that I want :) ) I love cheese and crackers, mac n cheese, cheese just by itself, cottage cheese, etc If its not good, then tell me what I can replace it with...what might be acceptable options to my taste buds? thanks so much!!! Maybe it's good for you. How do you know that it isn't? :-) For myself, I have an autoimmune disease, and when I followed the Autoimmune Protocol, I discovered that the only food I react to is...dairy. When I have a cup of hot tea daily with a little cream in it, my hands hurt. So I avoid most dairy on a regular basis. I'm also allergic to dust mites, which causes me to have a constant runny nose and general congestion, so that I cough and zonk in the morning to clear my throat. When I avoid dairy, I have much less mucous (I also take Allegra at night, and use a nasal spray in the morning). So for me, avoiding dairy means much less congestion and pain-free hands. I've just learned to eat other things. None of them taste like dairy :-) but for my health, I just set my face like flint and eat bacon instead, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I guess the fat in it. We had a really good friend of our (same age) who just had a quad by-pass...90-100% blockages...and maybe that has scared me. Do I not need to worry? (oh, I worry about most everything...it's in my DNA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Bragg's nutritional yeast tastes cheesy sprinkled on hot popcorn. You can do air popped if you're reducing fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I don't know if cheese us bad for you. It could be, or maybe not. I eat cheese daily and have for years. My doctors always compliment me on my fabulous cholesterol numbers and have zero concerns about my heart health. Of course you may be different. Recently though I've discovered that I have a blood sugar issue, so I don't eat crackers too much anymore. Celery stuffed with cheese is my snack now. Or sometimes my lunch. Goat cheese is the best, but cheddar is pretty good too. Or feta. Or pretty much any kind. When was your last physical with blood work? Base your diet decisions on that, not on your friends' health. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I guess the fat in it. We had a really good friend of our (same age) who just had a quad by-pass...90-100% blockages...and maybe that has scared me. Do I not need to worry? (oh, I worry about most everything...it's in my DNA) There isn't much evidence that fat causes blockages. Sugar might be the bigger problem. But opinions vary wildly and get heated over this. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I don't know if cheese us bad for you. It could be, or maybe not. I eat cheese daily and have for years. My doctors always compliment me on my fabulous cholesterol numbers and have zero concerns about my heart health. Of course you may be different. Recently though I've discovered that I have a blood sugar issue, so I don't eat crackers too much anymore. Celery stuffed with cheese is my snack now. Or sometimes my lunch. Goat cheese is the best, but cheddar is pretty good too. Or feta. Or pretty much any kind. When was your last physical with blood work? Base your diet decisions on that, not on your friends' health. I eat cheese daily. My favorite thing right now is cheese chips. I just microwave a mound of shredded cheese until crisp. So so good. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) :leaving: Edited January 25, 2017 by Gaillardia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I eat cheese daily. My favorite thing right now is cheese chips. I just microwave a mound of shredded cheese until crisp. So so good. I like to sprinkle it with Tajin sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm 47 and still lean. I eat all the cheese I want. I pretty much live on daily cheese, whole wheat bread, fruit and veg, and the occasional meat/fish/chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Unless you have an adverse reaction to it, I think raw chesse is supposed to be healthy. I pair it with roasted almonds for a snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I eat cheese daily. My favorite thing right now is cheese chips. I just microwave a mound of shredded cheese until crisp. So so good. That sounds so good! I love cheese and eat a lot of it. It's one of my favorite foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 As long as all of your cheese isn't melted on top of heaps of hydrogenated oils and simple carbs, I wouldn't worry about it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I found a chocolate fudge cheese. I think that might be bad for me but it's so darned delicious. :D I only eat it on Thanksgiving or Christmas. I spread it on warmed GF french bread rounds. I don't eat a lot of dairy due to unpleasant side effects but recently I have been craving Babybel cheeses. There's something fun about peeling off the wax casing. I have been eating 3-5 per week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. Well, what's in those spreads? Do you want to eat those things? Personally, I'd rather eat real, delicious cheese and skip the spreads. But if you don't mind eating whatever's in those spreads, then have at it! :-) Anne 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. So, yeah, that thing I said about hydrogenated oils and simple carbs? You might want to consider that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. Yeah, not so much. Eat real cheese. Cheddar, gouda, Swiss, Chunks of Parmesan...mmmm 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacbeaumont Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Haven't you ever heard of the French Paradox?? Cheese, glorious cheese! Sent from my U9200 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Why would cheese be bad for you??? Yes, there is fat in cheese. The body needs fat. Even old bodies do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. The less processed and the fewer additives, the better. I'd rather have real cheese than processed spreads that have all kinds of other stuff in them. By real cheese I mean good cheese. Not the plastic stuff that passes for cheese in most US supermarkets. This said: nothing is intriniscally "bad" - it is a question of dose. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I don't eat a lot of dairy due to unpleasant side effects but recently I have been craving Babybel cheeses. There's something fun about peeling off the wax casing. If you think that's fun, you should try keeping all the cases and intertwining them, building it up and up until one day your mom finds it and asks, "What is this weird red ball on your dresser?" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Go to the website Cheeses of the World and order yourself a sampler and enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I adore cheese. I would give up sugar/sweets WAY before I'd quit dairy. I just prefer savory flavors. Toasted cheddar on sour dough is my life. My non-cheese favorites are cured or smoked meats, buttered popcorn, and hummus with those pretzel chips. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You guys are killing me. I'm going to bed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Walnuts, avocados, nuts of any kind. Almonds milk cheese. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You guys are killing me. I'm going to bed. I'm just gonna put this easy, quick, fool-proof beer-cheddar fondue recipe right here. Don't mind me. http://thebeeroness.com/2012/12/18/foolproof-beer-cheese-sauce/ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm just gonna put this easy, quick, fool-proof beer-cheddar fondue recipe right here. Don't mind me. http://thebeeroness.com/2012/12/18/foolproof-beer-cheese-sauce/ Gaaah!! I peeked!! (Saving for Valentine's Day and grabbing a chunk of cheddar before bed now, lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Now I have to go get some cheddar slices for a bedtime snack... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Why would cheese be bad for you??? Yes, there is fat in cheese. The body needs fat. Even old bodies do. YES, indeed! Kerrygold Dubliner is an excellent hunk of cheese! :) Then there is Havarti, mmmm, and Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I adore cheese. I would give up sugar/sweets WAY before I'd quit dairy. I just prefer savory flavors. Toasted cheddar on sour dough is my life. My non-cheese favorites are cured or smoked meats, buttered popcorn, and hummus with those pretzel chips. A little Kerrygold Dubliner wrapped in some smoked salmon...;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I use parmesan a lot - you get a strong cheese hit without adding a lot of animal fat (there was plenty of olive oil in it). Last night we had lentil risotto with a modest amount of parmesan mixed in. Edited January 25, 2017 by Laura Corin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 cheese is good unless you have dairy issues. My biggest change was to switch from crackers to cucumber slices and add a few olives to the mix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm doing the keto diet. I love cheese. Just skip the carbs. Sartori Merlot Cheese is amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Do you have a family history of heart disease? Have you had a physical lately? Is your cholesterol in the low-normal range? Some people can handle high fat diets with no problem. Some people cannot. It seems to be genetic and may have more to do with insulin resistance than with dietary fat. I'd check with your doctor after a physical and see before you make any major changes. But real cheese is definitely better for you than the fake kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 you guys have just made my day. So, let me ask another (probably dumb question)....is there any cheese that is bad...like I know velveeta (which really isn't cheese) is bad. What about cheese spreads that are not homemade? are those ok....I eat a lot of cheese spread on crackers as a snack. Depends on the spread. Some of them are just basically flavored cream cheese I eat them sometimes, but really my favorites aren't the spreads. If you are concerned about funky ingredients, you could make your own flavored cream cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 <snip> Toasted cheddar on sour dough is my life.<snip> Oh my goodness, this sounds so good today. It's chilly and spitting snow and...well, now I wish I had some sour dough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm doing the keto diet. I love cheese. Just skip the carbs. Sartori Merlot Cheese is amazing! Wasn't there a board member with the name Sartori? She had a precious little girl (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Wasn't there a board member with the name Sartori? She had a precious little girl (I think).I remember her! We used a lot of the same curriculum in the K - 2 years, and she had a blog. I vaguely think her DD went to private school. Maybe? Satori Smiles! That was her name. :) Edited January 26, 2017 by Spryte 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I remember her! We used a lot of the same curriculum in the K - 2 years, and she had a blog. I vaguely think her DD went to private school. Maybe? Satori Smiles! That was her name. :) I met her. She probably doesn't even realize it. But yes years ago at a field trip in a bagel shop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Well, thanks to this thread, I'll be toasting her next time we have that cheese in the house. It's great with a glass of wine. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importswim Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I eat cheese daily. My favorite thing right now is cheese chips. I just microwave a mound of shredded cheese until crisp. So so good. How did I not know this was a thing!?! It sounds yummy and super easy. I don't own a microwave (don't have the space for it in my kitchen) but now I feel that I must go and get one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 How did I not know this was a thing!?! It sounds yummy and super easy. I don't own a microwave (don't have the space for it in my kitchen) but now I feel that I must go and get one... It works in the oven! Use parchment paper and little mounds of shredded cheese. Mmmmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I am so sorry, OP, for the enabling hijack with cheese-love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 It works in the oven! Use parchment paper and little mounds of shredded cheese. Mmmmm. I'd love to try this in the oven or microwave. How do you know how long to cook it or when it's ready to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Oh my goodness, this sounds so good today. It's chilly and spitting snow and...well, now I wish I had some sour dough. Winter Poem It's chilly here and spitting snow I wish I had some sourdough 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'd love to try this in the oven or microwave. How do you know how long to cook it or when it's ready to eat? I like how it comes out in the microwave best, but basically you have to just keep an eye on it. It depends on how much cheese. I haven't gotten it down exactly, but for a good size mound it's about 2 minutes in the micro. I like it fairly crisp. I do it until it just starts turning brown. I put it on a paper towel and let it sit a minute to crisp up. Then I break it into pieces. But that's for a large amount. A small mound wouldn't take that long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importswim Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Winter Poem It's chilly here and spitting snow I wish I had some sourdough --- and cheese :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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