It's so good, the FDA has removed its concerns

Of all the foods that many baby boomers grew up detesting, which one do you think is making a comeback? Brussels sprouts? Nope. Cabbage? Nope. Liver? OMG, no.

Its cottage cheese. Believe it or not, cottage cheese is currently being searched for on Google at an all-time high.

Google searches for cottage cheese desserts are spiking at close to 300% these days, but the top why question over the past week asked about cottage cheese is why is cottage cheese good for you?.

Being the why detectives that we are at ConsumerAffairs, we decided to investigate the situation and what we found may send you off to the grocery to buy something from the world of the curdled.

The doctor says

Who better to ask than a doctor especially one who deals with nutrition questions so we contacted Tori Hartline D.C., M.S., pediatric and prenatal chiropractor and owner ofSunlife Chiropractic.

Hartline said that cottage cheese has been gaining popularity due to its impressive protein content, particularly its high levels of naturally occurring casein protein.

Casein protein is also found in all types of milk, including cow's milk, goat's milk, and sheep's milk; all types of cheese, including hard cheeses, soft cheeses, and processed cheeses; yogurt; sour cream; butter; and lots of protein powders.

This type of protein offers numerous health benefits, including aiding in muscle repair and strengthening, regulating blood sugar levels, controlling hunger, supporting weight loss, boosting metabolism, lowering blood pressure, and reducing age-related bone and muscle mass loss, Hartline said.

Notably, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is essential for overall health and well-being. Diets high in carbohydrates can cause sharp spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels, leading to inflammation, insulin resistance, and a cascade of negative health impacts, such as hormone dysregulation in women.

But cottage cheese should really get a confetti parade from people who have gut health and digestion issues, Hartline suggests. Thats because foods like cottage cheese that contain the amount of protein and healthy fats that it does, slows down digestion, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

Cottage cheese, being predominantly composed of casein, is digested approximately 300% slower than whey protein. This slower digestion rate helps keep you fuller for longer, preventing the energy, mood, and physical slumps associated with blood sugar crashes, she said.

Plus, cottage cheese is versatile even in brownies!

Those who grew up in the fifties and sixties probably remember cottage cheese being served straight up. But,in its new life, people have found how to make it more palatable and integratable into our meals by using it in both sweet and savory dishes. It can be blended into smoothies, used as a base for dips, incorporated into baked goods, or simply enjoyed with fruits and toppings.

Dont believe it? Ask Google. It reported to ConsumerAffairs that cottage cheese wrap and cottage cheese flatbread are being searched more than ever this month with searches for cottage cheese dessert increased by 130% over the past week and cottage cheese brownies is up over 250% in the past month.

The FDA gives cottage cheese a big thumbs-up, too

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also started showing some new found respect for cottage cheese. On Friday, the agency proposed to change a rule about keeping track of cottage cheese.

Currently, there's a rule that mandates detailed records of certain foodslike cottage cheesein case there's a foodborne illness outbreak. This is so they can quickly figure out the source and remove it from stores to keep people safe. The FDA now believethat cottage cheese is less likely to cause widespread outbreaks compared to other foods on the list.