What Is the Healthiest Cheese?

Despite all the bad press cheese has gotten over the years, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle. You can enjoy any cheese that fits your preferences, cultural background, and dietary needs.

Still, some types of cheese are healthier than others. Here are the cheeses registered dietitians recommend most and how to incorporate them into a nutritious diet.

7 of the Healthiest Cheeses

“While you can work most types of cheese into a healthy diet, the types that are a bit higher in protein, lower in fat and sodium, and those that provide a good source of calcium are the types I recommend most often,” says Laura M. Ali, RD, a registered dietitian and culinary nutritionist in Pittsburgh.

Keep in mind: A little goes a long way. “While most cheese is a good source of protein and is nutrient-rich, it is also high in calories and fat,” Ali says.