Cheese Facts: Health Benefits, Allergies & Weight Loss

Cottage cheese before bed may aid weight loss, but some varieties like blue cheese can trigger inflammation. Identify cheeses that are safe for diabetics or migraine sufferers and find options that are lactose and casein-free.

crunchy baguette slices with cream cheese on slate board

1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese vs. Neufchatel

Published Jan,12 2012 | By Sandi Busch

Cream cheese and Neufchatel are fresh, or unripened, cheeses made by curdling milk and draining the whey, while retaining enough moisture to make them soft and spreadable. The two cheeses are similar in taste and appearance -- one could be substituted for the other -- but differ slightly in nutritional value.