Cottage cheese before bed may aid weight loss, but some varieties like blue cheese can trigger inflammation. Identify cheeses that are safe for diabetics or migraine sufferers and find options that are lactose and casein-free.
It's a staple in many weight-loss and bodybuilding diets, but cottage cheese should be welcome in almost any meal plan. Each 1-cup serving of cottage cheese provides one-third of your daily dairy food requirement, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ChooseMyPlate website.
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The dairy food group -- which includes milk, cheese and yogurt -- serves as an important source of calcium in your diet. Guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend including the equivalent of 3 cups of dairy in your diet each day, and a 1.
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Perhaps best known for its pungent aroma and flavor, blue cheese gets its distinct, streaked appearance from the mold used to produce it. You can serve blue cheese on its own, add it to salads or even use it as a base for dips and salad dressings.
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