I’m Diabetic…Can I Eat Cheese?  
   
 
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Low fat and Reduced Fat cheeses are often the best recommendation for a diabetic diet as they can be a great replacement for other high-fat, high carbohydrate foods. Choosing a food like Cabot’s Reduced Fat Cheddar (which is also low in carbohydrate) may help with blood sugar control:

  • Cabot Reduced Fat cheeses are low in carbohydrates (less than 1 gram). Our 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar contains half the amount of fat of regular cheddar and only has 70 calories per serving.
  • Our 75% Reduced Fat Cheddar only contains 2.5 grams of fat and 60 calories per serving.

    All of Cabot's Reduced Fat Cheddars contain the same amount of
    calcium, vitamins and minerals as full fat cheese!

 

What the experts are saying…

Reduced Fat Cheddar

Diabetes Forecast rated Cabot’s Reduced Fat Cheddar as

“about the best we’ve seen. Good, real flavor without a rubbery texture - and it melts!
This cheese has about 70 calories per ounce.
The fat is reduced to 4.5 grams from 9 grams in a full fat cheese.”

Cabot's Reduced Fat Cheddar is a healthy addition to any diet:

  • Less than 1 gram of carbohydrates
  • High in calcium
  • Smooth texture
  • Lower in fat and calories
  • Delicious flavor, naturally!
  • Melts smoothly