Though it’s on par healthwise with other dairy products and has a long-standing reputation as a weight-loss food, cottage cheese is controversial. People seem to either love or hate its lumpy texture and slightly sour, slightly ripe taste.
Compared with other cheeses, lowfat cottage cheese is much lower in calories and saturated fat, and it packs 14 grams (g) of protein per ½ cup. Cottage cheese is also a good source of calcium and phosphorus, nutrients linked to bone and tooth health. Some varieties contain probiotics, which promote gut health. One thing to keep in mind is that cottage cheese contains a fair amount of sodium per serving — 459 milligrams (mg) per cup — so if you’re watching your salt intake, opt for a low-sodium variety.
If you’re a cottage cheese fan, you’ll enjoy these five recipes. If you’re not a fan, these may turn you into one!
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