What Can Cottage Cheese Do for Your Gut Health?
I was extremely loyal to cottage cheese in my college dining hall—there was never a line for it, and it paired well with fresh fruit and kept me full until lunch. My friends didn’t understand the hype, but fortunately, the soft cheese is finally getting the love it deserves. Its high protein content and essential vitamins and minerals make it a nutritional MVP, but social media hype for the dairy product has also deemed it a hero for weight loss.
“Cottage cheese is a great protein source, and a high-protein diet is key for women because it helps maintain muscle, which keeps the metabolism strong,” says registered dietitian Stephanie Crabtree, RD. “As you age, muscle naturally declines, but pairing enough protein with strength training helps preserve it, supporting energy, longevity, and overall health.”
Excerpted from yahoo! life
