Let’s begin with what exactly is cottage cheese. Quite simply, it’s the solids formed by curdling milk or buttermilk, by adding a souring agent like lemon juice, vinegar or tartaric acid. The solids formed are scooped up, further drained and then can be set into shapes or simply crumbled—this is cottage cheese.
A strange thing about craving something salty is the fact you might be dehydrated and therefore low on electrolytes – so before you dive into a crisp and salty snack with gusto, how about you first have a couple of glasses of water and just wait for 10-15 minutes to see if your salty hunger pangs just vamoose.
Potato chips may taste good, but are they good for us? As they say, “You can never have just one,” and the high levels of fat, salt and additives often found in potato chips can easily take their toll on our health over time. If you’re down to snack on something, here are five healthy alternatives to consider.
For most people, salad is pretty boring. Just a big bowl of greens that, while good for you, doesn’t provide the enriching taste you’re looking for. Sure, we try to jazz it up with a little dressing here and there, but store-bought salad dressings are often loaded with fat and extra ingredients that can wreak havoc on your immune system. Here are five healthy alternatives to typical store-bought dressings that can make your salad a little more scrumptious.