Many cheese dishes are high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Next time you pull out the cheddar block, use it to support your delicious dish, not in the leading role. Try using low-fat cheese or fat-free cheese to complement sandwiches and salads. If you find yourself in need of this dairy delight in full form, look for aged cheeses. Browse the dairy aisle for extra-sharp or sharp cheddar, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Asiago cheeses. Limit yourself to a half piece of sliced cheese or a few small pinches of shredded cheese per dish.
Step it up:
Sprinkle goat cheese on salads and melt a bit of Asiago cheese on top of sliced whole-wheat bread. You won't need as much as you might think to add a tasty element to any meal, so pull out the cheese grater to regulate portions—and eliminate the phrase "fried cheese" from your vocabulary.