DIETS  
 
  DIET   CONCEPT   CABOT'S ROLE   RECOMMENDATION
             
  Atkins   Promotes weight loss by decreasing carbohydrate intake to less than 40 grams per day   Cabot's cheddar contains no significant amount of carbohydrates. 1 ounce 50% cheddar contains .2 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fat, 8 g protein, and 70 calories. 1 ounce regular cheddar contains .2 g carbohydrate, 9 g fat, 7 g protein and 110 calories.   Eat up to 3-4 ounces of cheddar cheese daily.
 
  Sugar Buster   Promotes steering away from "insulin stimulating" foods such as pasta, potatoes, white bread, white rice, carrots and corn or "cutting sugar to trim fat." Promotes lean meats, low fat dairy, whole grains, low gycemic vegetables and fruits.   A serving of cheddar is considered 1 1/2 ounces of cheddar cheese.   Eat 2-3 servings of reduced fat milk, yogurt and cheese.
 
  The Zone   Based on a block system. The blocks are made up of carbohydrates, protein and fat, maintaining a ratio of 40:30:30. The amount of blocks are determined by your weight, height, and activity level.   1 oz of Cabot reduced fat cheddar is equal to 1 protein block and 1 fat block. 1 oz of Cabot cheddar cheese is equal to 1 protein block and 3 fat blocks.   Eat at least 500-1000 mg of calcium per day. "Dairy products, including cheese, are without a doubt the best sources of calcium."- Barry Sears Ph.D., author of The Zone.
 
  Food Guide Pyramid   Created by the USDA and promoted by health professionals, provide a tool for eating from all five food groups with specific serving sizes and quantity per group.   1 1/2 ounces of Cabot cheese is equal to one serving of dairy.   Recommends 2-3 servings of dairy a day when combined with a balanced diet and exercise.
             
    All of these plans recommend including at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.
             
Diet the 3 A Day Way!
  • Losing weight with Cabot is easy and almost all of these diets meet the recommendation for 3-a-day.
  • Remember three servings of calcium can help you build strong bones and new findings show that it promotes weight loss, too.