Cottage cheese is an excellent source of high-quality protein, helping you stay fuller for longer while supporting muscle repair and recovery after physically demanding days.

The slow-digesting protein, called casein, provides a steady release of amino acids, making it a great choice before a shift, during a break, or even before bed to support overnight recovery.

If you have been working in the restaurant industry for years, you know how easy it is to fall into bad habits, such as indulging in sugary treats at work.

The usual culprit? The host stand. Open bags of candy, leftover desserts, or that irresistible bread pudding a chef leaves out at the end of a long night shift.