Go Easy on the Cheese

Cheese may be eaten safely by diabetics as part of a well-balanced, healthy diet. Moderation is key with cheese, as it is with other foods, and a diet high in cheese would be harmful to people with or without diabetes.

For diabetes-friendly pasta, people should choose healthful cheeses and serve them with foods that are high in fiber and low in calories. Choose white cheeses like mozzarella or parmesan, which are lower in fat and calories than other options, when it comes to diabetes-friendly cheeses. According to the USDA, one ounce of low-fat, part-skim mozzarella only provides 70 calories and 4 g of fat (2.5 g saturated fat). Ricotta and other fattier cheeses should be limited or avoided. Reduced-fat and nonfat cheeses are also good options.