🏃 Endurance Athletes
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Cottage cheese (low-fat) for Endurance Athletes

12g protein per 100g · Complete

Strong pick

Runners, cyclists, and swimmers need protein to repair tissue and preserve lean mass across long sessions. Aim for 1.2–1.6g per kg with easy-digesting sources.

The numbers

Per 100g
12g
72 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
12g
Servings/day to hit target
~648 kcal from this food

Why it works for endurance athletes

For endurance athletes, look for easy-digesting, lean protein that pairs with carbohydrate. Cottage cheese (low-fat) checks those boxes slow-digesting casein protein.

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