Is there an addiction to cheese?

The study found certain foods are addictive because of the way they are processed. The more processed and fatty the food, the more it was associated with addictive eating behaviors. Cheese happens to be especially addictive because of an ingredient called casein, a protein found in all milk products.Oct 22, 2015 read more

Besides being a basic food group for kids, college students and adults, there's a scientific reason we all love pizza, and it has to do with the cheese. The study found certain foods are addictive because of the way they are processed. read more

Addiction to Cheese is Real Thanks to Casomorphins If you talk to anyone who has recently switched, or is considering a switch, to a plant-based diet, more often than not, they claim that cheese is their weakness. read more

For decades, cheese has also been linked to heart disease, although the claims are (thankfully) still being debated. That said, cheese isn't exactly a low-fat item. But hey, acknowledging we're addicted is the first step. Plus, in moderation, a little bit of cheese may actually be good for us. read more