Cottage Cheese with Vegetables (1 Cup)

Choose plain, unsweetened cottage cheese and avoid flavored varieties or added fruit, honey, or sweet sauces.

Keep the cottage cheese portion moderate and pair it with a larger serving of non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, or zucchini.

Add a small amount of healthy fat or fiber, such as chia seeds, walnuts, avocado, or olive oil, to slow digestion.

Avoid higher-starch vegetable additions such as potatoes, corn, or large portions of cooked carrots; favor raw or lightly cooked non-starchy vegetables instead.

Eat the cottage cheese as part of a balanced meal rather than by itself, alongside protein and vegetables.

Take a 10–15 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you, to help blunt the post-meal rise.