Question 1

does ricotta cheese cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Cheese is notoriously constipating mainly because it has absolutely no fiber content.  If you eat your cheese with things that are high in fiber (like, say, a salad), you should be fine.

Question 2

have frequent loose stools and see (not seedlike) but specs of pure white things in it. they brake apart like ricotta cheese. is this worms?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: This is likely mucous. If you have chronic loose stools you should see your doctor.

Question 3

is swiss cheese bad for your cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Not in moderation: Low fat cheese is part of a healthy diet and can decrease the risk of osteoporosis, stroke and high blood pressure as well as migraines. Cheese can be high in fat and sodium so you should only eat 1-2 small portions per day.

Question 4

could you tell me what are brands of cheese slices without fat or cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hard cheeses like parmesan and romano.

Question 5

is halloumi cheese good for you if you have a high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on how much and how often you eat it. In small amounts, not on a regular basis, it is not particularly bad. It also depends on your cholesterol and lipid levels. It is high in trans fat.

Question 6

if my cholesterol is high, what cheese can i eat? also worried about osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Choleseterol: Total cholesterol is not important, the bad cholesterol or LDL and vldl is the important thing, as also having high hdl.
You could eat 2%milk cheese in moderation. If you take enough vitamind3 and regular calcium containing foods you woud be ok.

Question 7

i was told butter is high in saturated fat and so is cheese so what can i do to replace that (which food) that is good in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Low sat fat: You want less than 10% of all your fat in your diet from saturated fats. Olive oil is an example of an unsaturated fat. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are healthier. Try not to have more than 30% of your diet as total fat.

Question 8

is cheese bad for people with high cholesterol and high triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

Moderation...: Many cheeses are high in saturated fats and cholesterol and should be kept to a minimum in somebody that already has high cholesterol. They now have low fat and fat free cheeses that you may want to try. Like everything in life, moderation is the key.

Question 9

if i have high cholesterol, should i completely avoid bagel and cream cheese?

Accepted Answer

Ok if part of a diet: A single food item is no big deal in a cholesterol patient's diet. It is the total fat, sugar, simple carbohydrates, and calories per day that matter. A bagel is simple carbs. Cheese is protein and animal fat, which is worse that veggie fat. So, eating cheese means avoiding a certain amount of fat later in the day. Same thinking process with carbs and total calories. Everything has a daily limit.

Question 10

what are best foods to lower ldl cholesterol?  37 year old male with 142 ldl, don't eat much beef, cheese, chocol., pork, shrimp.  what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

Goals: Diet has little effect on lowering cholesterol levels. Dairy products and eggs (yolk) also contain cholesterol which you might want to minimize. Depending on your risk for heart and vascular disease you may or may not need to lower your cholesterol level, based on latest guidelines.

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Does ricotta cheese cause constipation?

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Have frequent loose stools and see (not seedlike) but specs of pure white things in it. they brake apart like ricotta cheese. is this worms?

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Is swiss cheese bad for your cholesterol?

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Could you tell me what are brands of cheese slices without fat or cholesterol?

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Is halloumi cheese good for you if you have a high cholesterol?

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If my cholesterol is high, what cheese can i eat? also worried about osteoporosis.

A member asked:

I was told butter is high in saturated fat and so is cheese so what can i do to replace that (which food) that is good in cholesterol?

A member asked:

Is cheese bad for people with high cholesterol and high triglycerides?

A member asked:

If i have high cholesterol, should i completely avoid bagel and cream cheese?

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What are best foods to lower ldl cholesterol? 37 year old male with 142 ldl, don't eat much beef, cheese, chocol., pork, shrimp. what else can i do?

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