It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals that support healthy bones and anincrease in red blood cells.
Fad diets are not healthy or sustainable.
Concentrating on one jot down of food increases the likelihood of eliminating essential food groups and nutrients.
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Plus, fad diets may pose health risks if you have existing medical conditions.
Nutritional Benefits
Cottage cheese is a rich source of protein.
It also contains riboflavin (vitamin B2), which supports energy production and metabolism.
Compared to hard cheeses, cottage cheese has less saturated fat and 5 times morepotassium.
Cottage cheese is made by adding an acidsuch as vinegar or a bacteria that produces lactic acidto milk.
This causes the milk solids to separate from the whey (the remaining liquid.)
Anyone who excludes dairy from their diet will also want to avoid this food.
It can be a versatile part of any eating plan, and is easy to incorporate into meals.
There are many different varieties of cottage cheese available.
However, some types contain high amounts of added sodium and/or sugar that may offset the health benefits.
Check the nutrition facts label to understand what’s in the cottage cheese you’re buying.
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