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The health myth fuelling our cottage cheese obsession

A social media-driven boom in sales of the low-fat dairy product reflects our broader obsession with protein. But do most Australians really need more?

Euan Black
Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporter
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Cottage cheese is having a moment – again. The last time the cheese with the curdy clumps was so popular was in the ’70s and ’80s, when leg-warmer-clad slimmers consumed it by the bucketload.

But it’s back, thanks to some viral recipes on TikTok and our obsession with protein.

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Euan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
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