Weight conscious cheese lovers, don't despair. Dairy is a natural part of a healthy diet - including many popular plans such as Atkins, South Beach and The Zone. Not to mention that recent research reveals that 3 - 4 servings of cheese, yogurt and milk help your body burn fat.
So, how much cheese can you eat without breaking the rules of your plan? View our diet matrix and find out how Cabot Cheese can fit into these diets.

Studies

Results from a study with over 550 women suggests that increasing calcium intakes to recommended levels may reduce the incidence of overweight and obesity by 60-80% in a population..
Heaney RP, et al. Normalizing calcium intake: Projected population effects for body weight. Journal of Nutrition. 2003; 133:268S-270S
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Obese people who consumed three to four servings of milk, yogurt or cheese while on a balanced, reduced calorie diet, lost significantly more weight and fat than those who consumed equivalent amounts of calcium through supplements, or who consumed one or fewer servings of milk, yogurt or cheese per day.
Zemel MB, et al. Dietary calcium and dairy products accelerate weight and fat loss during energy restriction in obese adults. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  2002; 75(2S):342S. Abstract
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Dairy consumption in adolescent girls is not associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) or an increase in percentage of body fat.
Phillips SM, et al. Dairy food consumption and body weight and fatness studied longitudinally over the adolescent period. International Journal of Obesity. 2003; 27(9):1106-1113.