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Podcast: The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Episode: Cheese, I Can't Quit You! ... Or Can I? | Dr. Neal Barnard on The Exam Room
Description: Why is cheese so ultra-addictive that it is called "dairy crack"?! Â Cheese addiction expert Dr. Neal Barnard explains the opioid-like compounds found in cheese that cause intense cravings that make people eat it day after day, 365 days a year. Â He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live with tips for breaking the addiction and answer other health questions sent in by viewers to the Doctor's Mailbag. Â - Are dairy-free cheeses addictive? - Do all fats raise cholesterol? - Is extra-virgin oli...