It’s official: Cottage cheese has made quite a comeback. Social media feeds are filled with recipes for cottage cheese everything – ice cream, dips, chips, you name it. And I’m down for all of it.

Because here’s the thing — cottage cheese has been underrated for years, quietly delivering big nutrition in a humble little tub. It’s high in protein and calcium, naturally low in lactose and endlessly versatile.

Why Cottage Cheese Is Worth The Cart Space

Think of cottage cheese as the dairy aisle’s Swiss Army knife.

Protein powerhouse: With 26 to 28 grams of protein, a full cup of cottage cheese is the protein equivalent of about four ounces of lean meat.

Slow-release fuel: It’s rich in casein protein, which digests slowly, keeping us feeling fuller, longer.

Electrolyte boost: A half-cup

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