New science is pointing to one, low-fuss, affordable snack as the secret to metabolic success.
So what makes cottage cheese a particularly smart choice?
Read on to find out about the benefits of eating cottage cheese at night.
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Should I eat cottage cheese before bed?
“Cottage cheese is high in lean protein, calcium, and fat.
“The primary protein source in cottage cheese is casein, which the body absorbs easily and digests slowly.
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Casein has been shown to improve muscle mass, while reducing muscle loss,” Reaver says.
“I love eating cottage cheese in a similar way to yogurt with fresh berries, walnuts, andgranola.
If you’re feeling like trying something new, you could make cottage cheese at home.
It’s surprisingly easy to make and requires just four ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ourcottage cheese recipewill walk you through the process step by step.
If the texture or flavor isn’t your favorite,plain Greek yogurtshould have similar metabolism-stoking results.
you might also look for lower sodium cottage cheeses, usually made with sea salt.
However, these versions are often low-fat if you were hoping to reap the full-fat benefits.
We can’t win ‘em all, it seems.
Engel, Sara et al.
European journal of clinical nutrition vol.
72,2 (2018): 249-254. doi:10.1038/s41430-017-0042-5
