ricotta cheese

November 12, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per 1/2 cup:

  • Calories: 180

  • Protein: 12 grams

  • Fat: 12 grams

  • Carbs: 8 grams

  • Sodium: 300 mg — 13% of the RDI

  • Calcium: 20% of the RDI

Source: Healthline

Why do we love it?

  • Ricotta cheese is rich in protein and low in carbs, making it a great food to support weight loss. Some research also shows that dairy intake helps preserve lean body mass while lowering calories, thereby helping you reduce body fat while keeping muscle.

  • The calcium and protein in ricotta cheese helps contribute to bone health. This intake is important in preventing fractures and osteoporosis, as well as reducing bone mass loss due to aging.

  • Research indicates that, likely due to its calcium, eating ricotta cheese can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

  • Ricotta cheese is rick in vitamin B12, which is a vital nutrient that helps support metabolism and brain health.

  • Consuming ricotta cheese and other dairy products regularly may reduce certain types of inflammation, which contributes to metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Source: VeryWellFit

 
 

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