Indian Cottage Cheese

Paneer is a food item which is prepared in the household of every Indian otherwise called as Indian Cottage Cheese. Paneer is one of the most varied and fascinating of dairy products. In its most basic form, cheese is the curdled milk of sheep, goats, cows or other mammals. It is prepared by boiling whole cream milk and adding acid or lemon to it to separate the thick contents. When the milk coagulates the water is removed and pressed to get a block.

Paneer is easy to digest and high on calcium. Paneer has the health benefit of preventing osteoporosis. It is must for women who have attained menopause and for men above the age of 65.

Paneer taken in moderation in their daily diet could help reduce weight. Including paneer in one’s daily diet helps to give protein required by the body for growth and renewal. Paneer helps prevent stomach disorders in people as they grow older. It promotes strong bones and also helps to prevent and reduce back and joint problems.
Paneer is a good source of calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and also prevents osteoporosis.

It provides 25% of the calcium in the food supply.  As well as reduced risk of developing insulin resistance syndrome.  Paneer is a good source of protein and it reduces cancer risk and even helps with your bones as you get older, especially in women.  

Some children are allergic to milk paneer can be given in their diet. During the cough and cold, milk and milk items are avoided. But fresh paneer can be given to children. It helps in the productions of tissues in the body. Paneer with  a mixture of some drops of clove oil with water and honey, and use it on the skin or the infected area.
100 gms of paneer (prepared from cow milk) provides Protein - 18.3 gms , Fat - 20.8 gms , Minerals - 2.6 gms , Carbohydrates - 1.2 gms , Energy - 265 kcal , Calcium - 208 mgs  and  Phosphorous - 138 mg.