Cottage cheese is a creamy, fresh cheese containing niacin, folate, pyridoxine — a B6 vitamin that plays a significant role in metabolism — and B12 to keep nerves and blood cells healthy. The plain, low-fat varieties made with 2 percent or less milk fat are rich in calcium and phosphorus, a key player in energy production.

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