2. Cheese
A single slice (22 grams) of Swiss cheese provides around 20 mg of cholesterol.
Although cheese is often associated with increased cholesterol, several studies have shown that full-fat cheese doesn’t raise cholesterol levels.
One 12-week study in 162 people found that eating 3 ounces (80 grams) of full-fat cheese per day, which is considered a high intake, didn’t raise LDL (bad) cholesterol when compared with the same amount of low fat cheese or an equal number of calories from bread and jam.
Different types of cheese have varying nutritional content, but most provide a good amount of calcium, protein, vitamin A, and B vitamins.
Since cheese is high in calories, stick to the recommended serving size of 1–2 ounces (28–56 grams) at a time to keep portions in check.
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