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Thomas Barwick\/Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/span> \nMustard and cottage cheese might not sound like a flavor match made in heaven\u2014but that hasn\u2019t stopped this food combo from taking TikTok by storm.\n<\/p>\n \nThese two simple kitchen staples have become a TikTok sensation, with influencers filming themselves dipping foods like raw vegetables or chicken sausage into the cultured cheese and then slathering it with the yellow condiment.\n<\/p>\n \nStarted by influencer Tiffany Magee, the hashtag #veggieswithmustard now has over 250 million views on TikTok. Magee claims that regularly eating this meal has helped her lose 80 pounds, and others have latched onto the trend as a way to shed weight.\n<\/p>\n \nThe thinking goes that, as a high-protein food, cottage cheese keeps you full, as do other high-protein foods, such as sausage, that you might dip into the ingredient combo. Other dipping candidates\u2014veggies like broccoli, hearts of palm, carrots, or peppers\u2014are high in fiber, which also helps keep you sated for longer.<\/span> Mustard provides a tangy flavor that TikTokkers say adds to the deliciousness.\n<\/p>\n \nAs long as you\u2019re not eating other high-fat, high-calorie foods, these elements create the perfect recipe for weight loss, proponents of the mustard and cottage cheese trend say.\n<\/p>\n \nBut is this eating plan right for you?\n<\/p>\n \nIf you want to trim down, this diet might seem especially enticing\u2014it involves inexpensive ingredients and little planning. However, dietitians note that it has some red flags. Here\u2019s what they said about this latest TikTok trend.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nBoth ingredients offer health benefits, with cottage cheese, in particular, being a favorite of dietitians due to its excellent nutrient profile. \u201cCottage cheese is a great source of protein with 25 grams per cup, and a good source of calcium and vitamin B12,\u201d Jamie Nadeau, RD, of The Balanced Nutritionist, told Health<\/em>. \u201cMany people struggle to prioritize enough protein, and cottage cheese is a super convenient and affordable option.\u201d Other nutrients in cottage cheese include phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A.\n<\/p>\n \nPeople with diabetes or insulin resistance can benefit from eating cottage cheese, according to Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD, founder of Real Life Nutritionist. \u201cAs a naturally high-protein and low-sugar food, cottage cheese is great for blood sugar,\u201d Galati told Health<\/em>. \u201cWhen you pair a protein-rich food like cottage cheese with a carbohydrate source like fruit, you\u2019re getting long-lasting energy to keep you full and prevent blood sugar crashes later.”\n<\/p>\n \nMustard has some health perks, too. \u201cFor one, mustard is low in calories and can support weight loss goals,\u201d Galati said. \u201cMustard is also rich in antioxidants such as isothiocyanates and sinigrin, which have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and can help protect against disease.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nIf you choose mustard with seeds, you\u2019ll rack up extra benefits. Mustard seeds contain magnesium, manganese, selenium, and a hint of fiber.<\/span> Still, dose and context matter. \u201cThe mustard plant and mustard seeds contain many beneficial compounds, but you\u2019re not necessarily transforming your health by squirting some on your sausage or vegetables,\u201d Galati said.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nSince cottage cheese, mustard, meats, and veggies are generally low-calorie and promote fullness, it\u2019s entirely possible that eating them on repeat will lead to weight loss.<\/span> But that doesn\u2019t necessarily make for a balanced and nutritious diet, said Galati.<\/p>\n \u201cA healthy diet should include a variety of foods to ensure you\u2019re getting all the nutrition you need," she said. "Relying on cottage cheese as your only source of protein might mean you\u2019re missing out on other health-promoting foods like fish, beans, or lean meats.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nAdditionally, some mustard and cottage cheese brands contain high amounts of sodium, which could pose problems for blood pressure when eaten in excess.<\/span> If you decide to eat these foods often, it's smart to keep tabs on how much sodium each meal\u00a0provides.\n<\/p>\n \nThere\u2019s also the possibility that you will tire of eating the same foods every day, making this weight loss plan diet difficult to stick with in the long term.<\/span> Eventually, you might binge on high calorie foods just to balance your diet.\n<\/p>\n \nFinally, if you don\u2019t like mustard and cottage cheese in the first place, it\u2019s probably not a great idea to jump on this trend. \u201cIf you're choking down cottage cheese simply because Tiktok told you it's good for weight loss, it's not going to serve you well long-term,\u201d Nadeau said.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nWhen selecting dip ingredients, you could do much worse than mustard and cottage cheese. \u201cChoosing a high protein dip like mustard and cottage cheese over a low protein dip, like salad dressing, definitely has its benefits,\u201d said Nadeau. \u201cWhen you use a higher protein dip, it adds to the satisfaction factor of your whole meal or snack.\u201d There\u2019s even no harm in eating it regularly, she said.\n<\/p>\n \nBut if you want to eat mustard, cottage cheese, veggies, and meats for every meal\u2014and for weight loss purposes\u2014Galati said you might want to reconsider.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cI\u2019ll be honest, it looks like a tasty lunch, but please include some other nutritious options in your life too," she said. "I promise, it\u2019s not the weight loss miracle plate that TikTok is making it out to be."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TikTok users are dipping vegetables and other foods in cottage cheese and mustard and calling it a weight loss strategy. Cottage cheese and mustard are both relatively inexpensive and do have some health benefits\u2014particularly cottage cheese as a great source of protein. 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\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Benefits of Eating Mustard and Cottage Cheese <\/span> <\/h2>\n
The Drawbacks of a Mustard and Cottage Cheese Diet <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Is This Diet Right for You? <\/span> <\/h2>\n