Why on earth would you ever eat fucking cottage?!?!, you ask incredulously.
Good question!
Cottage cheese = 🤮
After all, it has the look and consistency of white and clumpy ejaculate. And it also has just as funky of a taste 🤮
But here’s the thing…
The nutritional profile of cottage cheese varies depending on the level of milk fat used. But generally speaking, cottage cheese is low in calories and high in protein, with that macronutrient accounting for anywhere from 40 to over 70 percent of the calories depending on the type of cottage cheese.
Now, the protein present in cottage cheese are the dairy proteins whey and casein. All forms of protein help regulate appetite hormones but research suggests that whey in particular does the best job of triggering their release. So as a fast-digesting protein that the body quickly breaks down, whey can provide immediate hunger control. Casein also has an appetite-curbing effect dissimilar from other forms of protein. With regard to that, it can take several hours for the body to break down and fully absorb the amino acids in casein. As a result, what’s provided is a long-lasting feeling of fullness. Together, the tandem of whey and casein in cottage cheese can help reduce total calorie intake by tamping down the desire to eat.
Considering these benefits, cottage cheese is an ideal snack, ingredient, or meal replacement for individuals looking to lose weight. But those aren’t the only people who stand to benefit from it.
Nope!
If you’re trying to build and/or preserve muscle, cottage cheese may be a wise food choice for you, too. That’s because of the slow digestion rate of casein that was briefly touched on above. In addition to stimulating a longer feeling of fullness, the steady stream of amino acids keeps the body in a constant state of nutrient absorption, which creates an anabolic (i.e. muscle-building) environment. It’s for this reason that cottage cheese makes for a perfect bedtime snack to reduce muscle breakdown during sleep.
Yeah, I know, cottage cheese sounds mighty, mighty tasty right about now!
Cottage Cheese Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (226g)
• Calories: 164
• Total Fat: 2.3g
• Cholesterol: 9mg
• Sodium: 918mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 28g
Glossary: calories, hormones, muscle
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