Is cottage cheese healthy? It’s a question I never considered before. But is it just me, or is everyone suddenly obsessed with the kitchen staple right now? Seen all over social media being spread on bagels, used as a key ingredient in pancakes, added to scrambled eggs, or even mixed in with mustard, the unsightly and lumpy cheese is undeniably having a moment.
But, is it actually any good for you? We spoke to two experts to find out the health benefits of cottage cheese.
What is cottage cheese?
A type of curdled milk product (like feta, mozzarella, and ricotta), cottage cheese is “high in protein, low in calories, and not an ultra-processed food,” says Dr. Megan Rossi, a dietitian and nutritionist who is also known as The Gut Health Doctor. Rossi adds that it’s also really versatile. “I think that’s why it’s so popular right now. People love something low calorie and high protein, and since we’re all becoming …