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Can You Eat Low-Fat Cottage Cheese: A Popular Myth About Healthy Food Debunked
11.10.2024 10:51
Almost no scientifically approved diet can do without cottage cheese in the diet. But we must not forget that not all cottage cheese is good for health.
Cottage cheese is the main source of protein, and also calcium. But just one circumstance significantly reduces its useful properties.
Therapist Kristina Zaplavnova spoke to Doctor Peter about which cottage cheese is not recommended for consumption and why.
Benefits of cottage cheese
In its normal state and in the absence of contraindications, cottage cheese is considered an ideal breakfast.
It contains bioavailable protein, phosphorus, which is necessary for healthy nails, teeth and the nervous system, as well as selenium, which is responsible for the health of the thyroid gland.
And also vitamins A and B. Of course, this is only a part of the useful micro- and macroelements.
But all this is true if we are talking about normal cottage cheese, and not low-fat.
Low-fat cottage cheese
It cannot be called harmful, but its beneficial properties cannot be compared with a product containing a minimum of 2% fat.
The fact is that low-fat products do not contain vitamins A and B, without which the absorption of calcium slows down.
At the same time, low-fat cottage cheese does not contain many phospholipids lecithin and cephalin.
These substances are necessary for the formation of cell membranes, as well as the transmission of nerve impulses.
Which cottage cheese is the healthiest?
The expert recommends choosing among products with 2-9% fat content and focusing on your taste preferences.
