Cottage cheese

27 grams of leucine are found in a 1/2-cup (100-gram) serving of 1% fat cottage cheese. It's also high in protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. Cottage cheese's substantial protein content may aid weight reduction by keeping you feeling fuller for longer. When paired with resistance exercise, the cheese can also help you grow muscle mass.

Cottage cheese may be topped with berries and nuts for a hearty breakfast, used to make stuffed pasta shells and lasagna filling, or served as a side dish to almost any entrée. It may also be used as a healthier alternative to mayonnaise in meals like sandwiches.