Question:
Low fat cheese for scrambled eggs... Suggestions?

I have been eating a scrambled egg for protein. (Egg yolks are an excellent source of AVAILABLE iron). I add cheese too (2 TBSP). Has anyone had luck with low fat grated cheese? Sometimes these low fat / no fat products load up on empty carbs and leave behind no nutrition. Ideas?    — Karen F. (posted on June 10, 2002)

June 10, 2002
Read the label on the low-fat cheese to see how much protein, carbs and fat it has.
   — garw

June 10, 2002
I use swiss cheese, one slice with one egg. My wife and I split it for breakfast!!! I read a protein list about cheese and here is what it listed for swiss cheese: 1 cup of swiss cheese = 37 gr protein, 496 calories, 36 fat, 4 carbs. Now remember that is 1 whole cup, I don't think you want to use that much!!!!! I don't know how much is in one thin slice.
   — OLD RODEO C.

June 10, 2002
I use a fake cheese, it's fat free, dairy free and basically flavor free but melted it is good! It's called either Heart Smart or something like that. I purchase this product as our local health food store.
   — jenn2002

June 10, 2002
Cabot makes a 75% light cheddar cheese that has 2.5g of fat per ounce. It isn't that good to eat a slice, but as a condiment it is really yummy. They also have a 50% light with 4.5g fat per ounce. This is really yummy. It also comes in 1 oz sandwich slices!
   — Virginia N.

June 10, 2002
There are many low fat Havarti's go check out the deli and look at the labels and test them out.
   — Min W.

June 10, 2002
Hi! You'll find that most of the 'white' cheeses are lower in fat than the 'yellow' cheeses.. stay away from processed cheeses (the slices in plastic wrap, stuff in jars and stuff not refrigerated IE: Velveeta) and you have many choices. I personally like mozarrella, swiss, monterey jack and havarti with dill.. happy tasting! ~Peace
   — Joscelin