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Some things just never go out of style.
Case in point:cottage cheese.
registered dietitian and prenatal and postnatal health expert
Indeed, many a grandma has noshed on the breakfast staple for decades.
But as for the latest cottage cheese craze?
Ahead, how to make it and the lowdown on its health benefits.
Its an excellent source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
Cottage cheese also contains significant levels of calcium, contributing to strong bones and teeth, she says.
For context,one cup of low-fat cottage cheesecontains 24 grams of protein and 227 milligrams of calcium.
This wrap can help folks include these important nutrients in their diets in an accessible way, Manaker says.
The cherry on top?
One caveat, though: Manaker cautions that cooking it at high temperatures may make its probiotics inactive.
registered dietitian and prenatal and postnatal health expert
It depends if the ones in the cottage cheese are heat-sensitive, she says.
If thats the case, you may want to rely on an additional source ofprobiotic-rich foods.
So, what will Manaker include in her cottage cheese wrap?
3 protein-packed cottage cheese wrap recipes
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Thankfully, this delicious protein-packed wrap is one easy (and tasty) way to meet these quotas.
Then, its stuffed with roasted turkey, mayo, and mustard for a simple and protein-packed lunch.
Arugula salad cottage cheese wrap
Want more protein?
(This recipe has a whopping 35 grams of protein per serving!)
The world is your oyster, fam.
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