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Nutritional Yeast Instead of Cheese
Nutritional Yeast Instead of Cheese
Cheese is high in protein and calcium, but it is also high in fat (an ounce of cheddar has a one-third of your daily recommended value of saturated fat). If your recipe calls for a dash of cheese, try using nutritional yeast instead.
Nutritional yeast is inactive yeast that has a fermented flavor. It doesn’t taste exactly like cheese, said Joachim, but it’s high in umami, which is that savory taste that people crave. Plus, it packs a host of B-complex vitamins, is low in calories and saturated fat, and is very high in protein.
By Brittany Doohan. Published February 4, 2013. Brittany is a health and lifestyle writer living in San Francisco.
