Is Cottage Cheese Actually a Health Food? [Video]

Is it just me, or is everyone obsessed with cottage cheese right now? Seen all over social media being spread on bagels, used as a key ingredient in pancakes, or mixed in with scrambled eggs, the unsightly and (worst of all) lumpy cheese is undeniably having a moment.

But is it actually any good for you? Vogue 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,” explains Dr. Megan Rossi, a dietitian and nutritionist who is also known as The Gut Health Doctor. She 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 more aware of ultra-processed foods, it’s great that it isn’t one.” It’s also affordable and has a …