Depending on your specific circumstances, however, some cheeses might be better choices than others. If, for instance, you're watching your saturated fats and sodium for heart health reasons , Larson says you're probably going to want to limit the amount of cheese you eat in general, and aged, hard cheeses in particular (e.g. parmesan). You should also opt for low-fat versions when possible. That's because those cheeses tend to be the highest in both saturated fats and sodium. But feel free to indulge in ricotta, swiss, and mascarpone cheeses, which are surprisingly low in sodium.