Longley Farm Fat Free Cottage Cheese - Kerry's Fresh (2024)

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Is Longley Farm cottage cheese good for you? ›

Enter, Longley Farm Cottage Cheese (natural). High in protein but certainly not high in fat, and just 104 calories per 100gms. I have half a 250gm pot for lunch every day with a piece of fruit, which roughly equates to 180- 200 calories, leaving me enough calories for a breakfast and proper evening meal.

Fat-free, 1% and 2% fat cottage cheese have less saturated fat and fewer calories than the 4% fat variety, which includes cream. Lower fat varieties also generally have slightly more protein.

If you're healthy, eating cottage cheese exclusively for a few days probably won't harm you. If you do it regularly, all bets are off. You may become nutrient-deficient and start a cycle of yo-yo dieting that makes it difficult to maintain a healthy weight over the long term.

This fad diet provides quick weight loss by using cottage cheese as the basis for your meals. While it is safe for most people to eat cottage cheese every day, it should not be consumed to the extent that you exclude other food groups. Also, some types of cottage cheese contain high amounts of sodium and/or sugar.

The takeaway. Cottage cheese is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals like calcium, which are important nutrients for continued good health. However, the sodium in cottage cheese might work against the benefits. As with anything, moderation is key.

What is in cottage cheese that burns fat? Cottage cheese itself does not burn fat. But it is high in protein, with 25 grams per one cup serving. Fat is burned through exercise and moving your body.

Although it is good for you, cottage cheese is high in sodium. It isn't great for people with high blood pressure, heart disease or congestive heart failure.

Here's where metabolic magic happens: The amount of muscle our body has is one of the primary drivers in determining how many calories we burn each day. "Other research supports that cottage cheese before bed actually does increase metabolism the next morning," Reaver says.

“To get the most bang for your buck, choose a low-fat or even full-fat cottage cheese,” Zumpano advises. “Nonfat cottage cheese may sound like a good idea, but it contains less protein and won't be as satisfying.” Full-fat cottage has 1.5 grams more of saturated fat when compared to 2% but can be the most satisfying.

What is healthier yogurt or cottage cheese? ›

Huneke gives an analysis, “nu*tritionally speaking, plain Greek yogurt is the closest comparison (to cottage cheese) – they're both lower in calories (the 0-2% fat versions), high in protein, a good source of calcium, contain no added sugars, and have lower levels of lactose (so they're among the more easily-tolerated ...

Natural & live, made with pasteurised British cows' milk. Superb for the more health conscious; this yogurt is fat free and contains no added sugar, but still has plenty of body.

Ingredients: Milk, Salt. Allergy Advice: See ingredients in bold.

The Bottom Line

And the winner is... plain Greek yogurt by a very thin margin. Greek yogurt's advantage is very slight due to a little more calcium, lower sodium and a higher chance of containing probiotics.

Good Culture Organic Cottage Cheese is deliciously thick and creamy, contains live and active cultures, and is certified USDA Organic. Made with only simple ingredients, there are no gums, thickeners, carrageenan… no artificial anything.