How To Make Friends with Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is nutrient dense dairy food. It is a great choice to include as it helps to lower the rate sugar is taken from your blood to the cells of your body as it is considered a low glycaemic index food. Cottage cheese is a high protein, calcium rich cheese with a creamy and delicious flavor. If you are following a lower carbohydrate diet it is a great choice as per one hundred grams contains on four grams of carbohydrate.
Cottage cheese is a versatile food which can be enjoyed in many ways. Here are three different ideas to enjoy:
- Top on A Corn Thins slice
This idea is so easy and very filling. Simply spread cottage cheese on top of a Corn Thins slice and add your favourite extras on top. E.g. for a sweet tooth try berries and cinnamon or if you prefer savoury try sliced tomato, basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and pepper. For reference, six Corn Thins slices are considered one serve of wholegrains.
For more ideas on ways you can use Corn Thins slices check out the recipe section on the Corn Thins website: Cottage Cheese, Blueberries, Walnuts & Cinnamon on Corn Thins slices
- Mixed Nuts and Fruit
This is a must try combination. Mix cottage cheese with berries, which will provide your body many nutrients including fibre to help slow the release of sugar into your body. Berries like strawberries have a very low amount of fructose if you are seeking a snack or meal with a lower glycaemic load. Add into the mix your favorite nuts, I recommend slivered almonds which adds additional protein, healthy fats, and fibre as well as the perfect crunch. For additional flavor try adding a dash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Pancakes
Instead of opting for pancakes with honey or maple syrup on top try a spread of cottage cheese with berries and cinnamon. Perfection! This mix will keep you feeling fuller for longer and not put your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride which will end in a sugar crash soon after.
Take home message: Cottage cheese is a versatile and delicious food which can help you meet your daily dairy needs as well as form the basis of many different meals and snacks to keep you feeling your best during the day.