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Cottage Cheese

-0.2

Cottage cheese provides mild anti-inflammatory benefits through high protein and probiotic content, with lower fat levels than most cheeses reducing inflammatory potential.

Ingredient score breakdown

Casein Protein

-0.4

Excellent source of slow-digesting protein that supports muscle maintenance and satiety without inflammatory effects.

Probiotics

-0.3

Live cultures support gut health and help modulate immune responses to reduce systemic inflammation.

Calcium

-0.1

High calcium and phosphorus content supports metabolic health.

Sodium

+0.6

Often high in sodium which can promote inflammation and water retention, choose low-sodium versions.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Contains moderate lactose, may cause symptoms in highly sensitive individuals, limit to 1/2 cup servings.

Healthier alternatives

  • greek yogurt
  • kefir

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