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Which cheese is the healthiest – a nutritionist named the best alternative to cottage cheese – UNIAN
This option is just as healthy, but much more attractive in terms of taste.
Cottage cheese has a well-deserved reputation as one of the healthiest dairy products and an important source of protein. However, according to an EatingWell article reviewed by nutritionist Annie Nguyen, there is an alternative option that is just as healthy but much more palatable: ricotta cheese.
What makes ricotta special is that it is made from whey that is boiled and strained to make a soft, spreadable cheese. Ricotta has a smoother, creamier texture and less salt than other types of cheese. At the same time, ricotta is higher in calories due to its higher fat content: half a cup of whole milk ricotta contains about 200 calories…
