The beneficial properties of cottage cheese have been known for a long time. Scientists believe that this product is absorbed by the human body several times better than regular milk. However, our distant ancestors used cottage cheese not only for food. Buttons were made from the compressed winter mixture, which became very strong. What other interesting facts are there about this dairy product?
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In the past, the words “cheese” and “cottage cheese” were synonymous. Even at present, in a number of European countries, under the cottage cheese they mean certain types of cheese. Translated from the Old Slavonic language, the word "cottage cheese" means "milk that has become hard."
This dry sour-milk product should never be kept in the freezer. If the cottage cheese is exposed to low temperatures, it ceases to be useful. It can hardly harm such a product, but it will not be of any use. In addition, fresh and high-quality cottage cheese should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than 3 days.
Not only our ancestors knew about the unusual taste and special benefits of cottage cheese. The product was in demand in ancient Rome. There it was used in combination with honey or with salt and herbs. Appetizers with cottage cheese were necessarily served at festivals and feasts, they were considered the best addition to wines. And in America, a popular dish is fresh cottage cheese mixed with ketchup.
The fermented milk product, which on the territory of Russia began to be produced actively, oddly enough, only in the 19th century, has a positive effect not only on physical health. Even a small portion of cottage cheese helps to combat anxiety, nervous excitability, apathy and anxiety.
Despite the fact that cottage cheese is one of very useful products, it is not worth overdoing it. Doctors strictly do not recommend eating more than 200 grams of cottage cheese per day. Otherwise, you may encounter a salt imbalance. It is also worth considering that a fermented milk product perfectly satisfies hunger, however, large portions can cause unpleasant heaviness in the stomach.
In India, cottage cheese is treated with special respect. There is even a ritual during which a monk or priest, praising the praise of God Krishna, is obliged to smash a clay pot filled to the brim with fresh cottage cheese. It is believed that such an action will attract luck and prosperity, as well as strengthen divine protection.
Cottage cheese is a fermented milk product in which various microorganisms develop very quickly. Therefore, in no case should you use this delicacy if there is even the slightest suspicion that it is completely stale. Cottage cheese can cause very serious poisoning. In addition, he does not recommend eating this product immediately before bedtime.
People who are sorely lacking in protein should include cottage cheese in their diet. The necessary substance is contained in it many times more than, for example, in other dairy or sour-milk products.
The special benefits of cottage cheese are revealed to women. Regular use of this product reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. In addition, interesting facts about cottage cheese include the fact that it favorably affects the state of the heart and liver. The product also helps the body recover (improves regenerative function), positively affects the nervous system and psyche, strengthens bones, teeth, cartilage and helps to lose weight faster, accelerating metabolism.