Cottage cheese is a low calorie food that is high in calcium and protein. A good reason to include cottage cheese in your diet is to prevent osteoporosis since calcium helps to maintain strong, healthy bones.
Cottage cheese provides a quick, highly nutritious breakfast, lunch or snack. It has a mild flavor and creamy texture. Many brands offer a low fat variety. You can add your own flavors by adding herbs such as oregano, basil, onion or garlic granules.
Another important nutrient found in cottage cheese is selenium, an essential trace mineral that supports thyroid health.
Quick Cottage Cheese Meals
- Cottage Cheese Raw Fruit Salad with Sliced Oranges, Apples or Pineapple
- Cottage Cheese Raw Vegetable Salad with Raw Carrots, Peppers and Celery
- Cottage Cheese Spread over Multigrain Crackers or Toasted English Muffin
- Raw Vegetable Dip with Red, Green or Yellow Peppers
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