Cottage cheese is an indispensable food product not only for professional athletes, but also for ordinary mortals. Since mother forced you to eat curd in childhood, little has changed: the product is still as useful and tasty. All because he does not lose his properties, how to prepare it.

Facts Only Not everyone knows, but curd proteins are better absorbed than meat and fish proteins. In addition, cottage cheese contains a lot of nutrients. Such, for example, as phosphorus, iron and magnesium. There are also amino acids - methionine and lysine, which lower cholesterol levels. Cottage cheese normalizes the process of hematopoiesis, the work of the nervous system and metabolism. And the dishes from it are especially good for dinner, as they contribute to a sound healthy sleep.

In the title role But the most important advantage of cottage cheese - of course, calcium. Recent research has shown that this element is extremely important not only for teeth, bones and ligaments, but also for the prevention of cancer, since it strengthens intercellular communications. Scientists also noticed that people who have enough calcium in their bodies stay young and fit for longer. And if they get sick, they get better sooner. In general, everyone needs cottage cheese. And especially those who lead an active lifestyle or train to the last - because calcium is actively excreted with sweat. And this shortage needs to be constantly replenished.

Enemies and allies According to the commandments of separate food, the cottage cheese is perfectly combined with non-starchy vegetables (cucumbers, cabbage, radish, pepper, beans, onions, garlic, beets), sweet fruits (pears, melons, sweet apples), berries, cheese and nuts.

With regard to spices, the best cottage cheese gets along in one plate with cumin, paprika, black pepper, sage, onion, thyme and mustard. And with vanilla, cinnamon and honey.

But there are cottage cheese and "enemies", that is, products that interfere with the absorption of calcium. So if you want to get the most out of it, do not mix it with:.

Coffee.

Cola.

Chocolate.

Alcohol.

More fat and sugar.

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