The Vegan Dr: The Truth About The Vegan Diet, "Eggs Are Making You Fat", "Stop Eating Cheese!" - Neal Barnard
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
You are what you eat: The addictive nature of food, especially cheese
Our food preferences are heavily influenced by what we have been eating lately. This applies to not only regular food but also caffeine and drugs of abuse. Cheese, in particular, contains compounds called caesomorphins, which are derived from the casomorphins in milk. These compounds have a morphine-like effect on the brain, making cheese especially addictive due to its concentrated protein and fat content. Furthermore, cheese contains female sex hormones, which can have implications for those considering reducing dairy intake.
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