It is easy to indulge in high-fat foods when following a low-carb diet, but choosing foods with unsaturated fats and protein is essential. Cottage cheese is a great breakfast choice. A half-cup of cottage cheese with two percent milk fat has only 5.6 grams of carbs and 12 grams of protein. Additions can make it sweet or savory — try mixing in berries or chives and black pepper.

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