Can I Eat Cheese and Still Lose Weight?

As long as you stick to a low-fat cheese, you can eat it in comfort — grilled on a sandwich or with macaroni — and still lose weight. Several low-fat varieties taste very close to traditional cheeses these days, with a fraction of the fat. To keep the low-fat benefits, be sure to shred the cheese finely. This guarantees it will spread evenly, with fewer calories and less fat in every bite.