First published 2019
Dr. Neal Barnard challenges the popular belief that dairy products benefit our bodies. He argues that cheese poses serious health risks due to its high calorie, fat, and cholesterol content, which contribute to weight gain and conditions like high blood pressure and arthritis. Barnard reveals that cheese contains mild opiates that activate the same brain receptors as heroin and morphine, creating genuine addiction. The book presents a complete program designed to help readers overcome their cheese dependency. Barnard provides practical strategies for breaking free from this addiction while offering healthy recipe alternatives that satisfy cravings for pizza, lasagna, ice cream, and cheesecake. The program aims to help readers lose weight, increase energy levels, and enhance their overall health through dietary changes that eliminate problematic dairy consumption.
Genres: nutrition, self-help, non-fiction, health
Vibes: informative, persuasive, thought-provoking
Tropes: addiction, informative
288 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Life & Style