Top 5 Ways To Eat Cottage Cheese
When it comes to muscle building or fat loss, cottage cheese is a really terrific food to consume. It’s high in casein protein (a type that’s digested more slowly by the body), it’s lower in fat compared with other cheeses, and it will really work to satisfy your hunger.
That said, when most people think of cottage cheese, the instant reaction is a bit of a gag reflex. Most people just do not like the food. Whether it’s the texture, the taste, the smell, or the look of it, getting people to eat cottage cheese regularly can be a bit trying.
To help you out, here are the top 5 ways you can eat cottage cheese – there’s a very good chance that out of all of these, there should be at least one that you could tolerate.
Cottage Cheese and Fruit
One of the more common ways to eat cottage cheese is mixed with fruit which adds a nice sweetness that comes from a healthy source. You can either mix in canned fruit (although go with a lower sugar variety or better yet, canned in water) or chop up some fresh fruit and stir it right into the cottage cheese.
Just avoid buying those pre-made cottage cheese and fruit containers because more often than not these are high in simple sugars.
Cottage Cheese and Tuna
The second way to eat your cottage cheese is mixed with tuna. Some people aren’t a big fan of canned tuna either, so obviously this is not likely going to be an option for them, but for those who do enjoy canned tuna, the cottage cheese adds a creamier flavor and can easily be prepared in less than 10 minutes.
Cottage Cheese and Pasta
For those who can afford more carbs in their diet, cottage cheese and pasta (sometimes combined with other types of cheeses as well) makes for a great well balanced dish, especially for those who are not consuming meat as a source of protein.
The nice thing about this is that the cottage cheese will actually melt slightly, giving the pasta a cheesy sauce that’s lower in fat and calories.
Cottage Cheese and Protein Powder
Mixing cottage cheese along with your favorite protein powder is a fourth way to enjoy it and will also help to boost the total protein content. Any variety of protein powder will work well with this and if you stir it enough it will provide a ‘mock’ soft ice cream type of texture for when that craving strikes.
Some people will also blend cottage cheese up with a box of pre-made sugar-free Jell-O and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour for a mousse type of dish.
Cottage Cheese and Smoothies
Finally, don’t overlook using cottage cheese in the smoothies you are preparing. It can be blended right in just as you would yogurt for an extra slow-digest protein boost. If you balance this out with the protein powder, frozen fruit, and whatever other ingredients you plan to put in the smoothy, very often you won’t even taste the cottage cheese, making it a very attractive method for those who really dislike this food.
So, don’t be so quick to write cottage cheese off. With some creativity you should be able to come up with a tasty way to eat it that you will enjoy and will be healthy at the same time.
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