Holiday Party Guide: Eat, Drink, and Still Be Slim

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Prevent Party Pig-Out
Secrets of a Successful Dieter
What to Eat: Before You Dip
What to Eat: More Cheese, Please!
What to Eat: The Best Finger Foods
What to Sip: The Best Holiday Cocktails
Yes, You Can Have Dessert!
If All Else Fails, You Can Dress 10 Pounds Thinner

What to Eat: More Cheese, Please!

Cloned, packaged queso is so cheesy. "Consumers want an artisan-quality product now, bursting with flavor and creative flair," says Peggy Smith, cofounder of the California-based "cheesery" Cowgirl Creamery. One thing that hasn't changed is the fat content. Your serving should be no more than two ounces, Zied says, about the length of two fingers. Pick only two or three varieties, so as not to provoke your appetite.

Cheddar	229 Calories	19g Fat	12g Sat. Fat
Chevre	207 Calories	17g Fat	12g Sat. Fat
Brie	189 Calories	16g Fat	10g Sat. Fat
Swiss	215 Calories	16g Fat	10g Sat. Fat
Gruyere	234 Calories	18g Fat	11g Sat. Fat
Mozzarella (whole milk)	170 Calories	13g Fat	7g Sat. Fat
Blue	200 Calories	16g Fat	11g Sat. Fat
Gouda	202 Calories	16g Fat	10g Sat. Fat

Your Best Choice?

Fresh mozzarella is the lowest in fat and calories, but its mild taste may not satisfy your craving. "All the varieties here are good sources of protein," says Zied. Gruyere, Swiss, and cheddar contain the most calcium.

Next: What to Eat: The Best Finger Foods

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3/4/2012 03:30:31 AM Report Abuse

beth_scraps1960 wrote:

great advise but nothing that will actully make me look thinner? that is why I went to the article to begin with.

12/5/2011 01:41:13 PM Report Abuse

peaceloveart@verizon.net wrote:

hahahahaha fatty spinach!

11/23/2011 02:55:39 PM Report Abuse

Naglee2 wrote:

i like that they ended on a positive note. I think self-esteem is such a huge part of loosing weight. As soon as I started REALLY valuing myself and started having fun I stopped obsessing over foods and the pounds melted off. Love yourself, love food--go overboard on the former not the latter :)

11/23/2011 10:53:49 AM Report Abuse

Mlynn wrote:

Where did anyone say spinach has fat? I thought they said spinach was mixed with fat things at buffets

12/31/2010 10:36:36 AM Report Abuse