This high-protein food is still trendingbut it generally packs a lot of sodium.
Learn the heart-healthy and satisfying ways it’s possible for you to include it into your day.
And that brings us to cottage cheese.
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(Examples?Ranch dressingandcottage cheese and mustard.)
But if you have high blood pressure, can you still participate in trends likecottage cheese ice cream?
First things first, cottage cheese is under the umbrella of the dairy food group.
This diet says that low-fat and nonfat dairy foods can be included to manage blood pressure.
Why is that a concern?
Thats due to how sodium affects the fluid balance in your body.
As a result of the excess water, blood pressure builds up like a knotted hose, Moon adds.
Is Cottage Cheese Healthy for People with High Blood Pressure?
We established before that cottage cheese is a healthy food.
Keep reading to learn how to get the most bang for your bite if you enjoy cottage cheese.
Moon and Koszyk have shared their tips below to help you enjoy cottage cheese in your diet.
Then be sure to check out11 Cottage Cheese Recipes Youll Want To Make Forever.
However, you’re able to choose low- or no-sodium varieties, which greatly decreases the sodium content.
Overall, though, your overall diet matters most here rather than one food.
Consider a low-sodium or no-salt-added low-fat (1% or 2%) or nonfat cottage cheese.
Keep your serving size to 13 cup or less.
Add flavor with the berries, nuts and spices.
This will vary with each individual and what the totality of their dietary choices looks like.
