Still not familiar with cottage cheese and its benefits?

When one hears the word cottage one is immediately transported to the English countryside, to a traditional country cottage with a mix of styles between rustic chic, traditional English and nods to the Victorian era. With the cold that has burst in almost without warning and snow falling all over the North, I can't imagine a better place to spend the weekend than a cozy cottage with a fireplace included. But well, let's leave the interior design and hygge weekend plans for another time because today we are going to talk about cottage, but cheese. Yes, there is a very healthy cottage cheese with a lot of benefits for your body that you may not know yet and that, as advocates of healthy living and balanced eating, we can not allow. It seems that the first time the term cottage cheese was used was in 1831 to refer to the cheese that was produced with the milk left over after making butter. Cottage cheeseis one of the healthiest and lowest in fat. Soft and creamy in texture, this type of cheese is made from milk curds. This cheese is drained but not pressed, so it retains some whey. It is somewhat like the step before queso fresco, with which it shares its light and mild taste. But let's get down to the nitty-gritty, what are the benefits of cottage cheese ? This type of cheese contains a large amount of protein, so much so that vegetarians can meet their daily protein needs thanks to cottage cheese. It is also a potent source of B vitamins. Vitamin B12, which helps brain function and iron absorption; riboflavin (or vitamin B2), which helps convert carbohydrates into energy; pantothenic acid (or vitamin B5) to transform proteins, fats and carbohydrates into amino acids; thiamine (or vitamin B1), which converts sugar into energy; niacin (vitamin B3), which plays a very important role in digestion and cholesterol reduction or folate, very important for the development of the fetus for pregnant women. In addition, cottage cheese provides 8% of the daily ration of calcium we need. Therefore, it helps us to build strong bones and, in maturity, to fight osteoporosis. But the benefits of eating calcium-rich foods go beyond the bones. Calcium also regulates the nervous system and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. The contribution of magnesium and potassium is another of its strong points. Magnesium helps us to control blood sugar levels, prevent heart attacks, colds and migraines. On the other hand, potassium will help us to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Cottage cheese stimulates muscle growth, increases energy and is a great ally in slimming diets. Still haven't found a good reason to include it in your shopping list? These are just some of the most renowned benefits of cottage cheese. We love to include it as an ingredient in our salads, accompanying our La Newyorkina homemade granola. The cold weather is no excuse to leave salads aside in winter, they are the perfect accompaniment to any dish! We also recommend that you try cottage cheese on toast for breakfast or a snack, you'll love it!