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Is cottage cheese good for PCOS?

Yes. Cottage cheese is one of the highest-protein snacks you can buy, around 25 grams per cup, with few carbs. Top it with berries instead of buying fruit-on-the-bottom cups.

What Ova's scan says

Cottage cheese and yogurt with blueberries

Blood-sugar score · Great choice

Cottage cheese and yogurt with blueberries

Low blood-sugar impact

This is a fantastic, high-protein snack that should keep your blood sugar very steady.

24–32g
Protein
1–2g
Fiber
14–22g
Carbs

Estimated from the photo · portions are a best guess

What's working

  • Packed with protein to slow down digestion and curb hunger.
  • Blueberries offer sweetness with a low glycemic impact.
  • Very low in refined carbohydrates.

Watch out for

  • Low in fiber on its own.
  • If the yogurt is flavored, it might have added sugars.

Easy swaps

  • Blueberries alone→Add chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or walnuts

    Adds healthy fats and extra fiber to support digestion and satiety.

  • Flavored yogurt (if sweetened)→Unsweetened Greek yogurt with a pinch of cinnamon

    Keeps added sugars low while adding warm natural flavor.

Estimates from a photo. General guidance, not medical advice.

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The score is about blood-sugar balance only, estimated by Ova's AI from the photo above. Ova offers general wellness and nutrition information, not medical advice. It does not diagnose or treat PCOS or any condition. Always talk to your doctor before changing your diet, exercise or medication.