NUTRITION Why Cottage Cheese Is Super Healthy and Nutritious Written by Arlene Semeco, MS, RD on October 25, 2019 What it is Nutrition Production Weight loss Muscle gain Other benefits Ways to eat it Potential digestive issues Bottom line Cottage cheese is a low calorie cheese with a mild flavor. Its popularity has grown in the last few decades, and it's often recommended as part of a healthy diet. Cottage cheese is not only high in protein but also essential nutrients. For these reasons, it's widely used by athletes and in weight loss plans. This article explains why cottage cheese is so good for you and includes ways to incorporate it into your diet. What is cottage cheese? Cottage cheese is soft, white, and creamy. It's considered a fresh cheese, so it does not undergo an aging or ripening process to develop flavor. As a result, it has a very mild flavor compared with aged cheeses. Cottage cheese is made from the curds of various levels...