"Research any high-protein recipe online and you'll probably notice a common denominator: cottage cheese. Once the relic of 1970s diet culture, it's been reinvented as a way to boost the nutritional value of everything from pancakes to pasta sauces and even brownies. While there's no denying its impressive protein content, it's also surprisingly high in sodium, which is one nutritional fact worth paying attention to when shopping for cottage cheese."
"A half-cup serve of cottage cheese generally contains around 300 to 400 milligrams of sodium, but some brands have much more. It's true that some sodium is essential for your body, the average American consumes 3,400 milligrams per day, well over the recommended upper limit of 2,300 milligrams, and even suggested intake of just 1,500 milligrams, prompting potential health risks. The good news is that once you know what to look for on packaging, it's easy to keep track of what you're eating."
Cottage cheese is commonly used to increase protein in recipes but often contains high levels of sodium. A typical half-cup serving provides about 300–400 milligrams of sodium, with some brands exceeding that range. Average American sodium intake is roughly 3,400 milligrams per day, above the 2,300 milligram recommended upper limit and the 1,500 milligram suggested intake, creating potential health risks. Sodium must appear on nutrition labels by law, so compare the numeric sodium value rather than marketing claims. "Reduced sodium" means 25% less than the regular product and "low sodium" means under 140 mg per serving; serving size and low-fat formulations can affect salt content.
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