" . . . but I love cheese!"

If you have a cheese addiction and you are serious about overcoming it, take these three basic steps:

1. GET INFORMED
2. LEARN ABOUT DAIRY ALTERNATIVES
3. JUST SAY "NO" AND BREAK THE ADDICTION

1. GET INFORMED about the adverse health effects of eating cheese as well as the enormously negative impact of the dairy industry on our planet, and of course the terrible toll on the animals exploited for their mammary gland secretions and the tragic fate of their offspring.

http://www.vegsource.com/julieanna-hever-ms-rd/10-reasons-to-ditch-dairy.html

http://www.vegsource.com/news/2010/05/happy-dairy-propaganda-vs-undercover-reality-video.html

http://www.veglov.com/2011/02/white-poison-horrors-of-milk.html

"For an animal that would normally produce just one gallon of milk per day for her baby (not up to 15 gallons for the breakfast of some 30 families of humans), extreme amounts of hormones are introduced into dairy cows in order to cater to public demand for milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, etc...

A dairy cow's udders will bloat well beyond normality, causing severe pain, discomfort and most often, they drag on the ground, leading to sores as well as infections.  Over 50 different antibiotics are used to keep such infections in order.  Each serving of dairy that most humans drink contain these hormones and antibiotics.

A legal cubic centimeter of mil is allowed to contain up to 750,000 animal blood/pus cells and 20,000 living bacteria.  This says nothing of the pesticides, herbicides and dioxins which are common in dairy at up to 200 times what is considered to be safe levels.  Some of the hormones used to keep cows pumping out milk, such as Insulin-like Growth Factor One (IFG-1), have been scientifically linked to breast, prostate and colon cancer in human consumers."
~  The AELLA team  ~

2. LEARN ABOUT DAIRY ALTERNATIVES to milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream.  There are plenty of ways to fulfill your rich and creamy cravings without consuming the milk from another species.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-health/easy-tips-to-help-you-ditch-dairy/

http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2012/04/cheeseaholics-anonymous-truth-about.html

DAIRY SUBSTITUTES:

Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds and Mozzarella Style Shreds
Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread, Soy Garden Natural Buttery Spread and Vegan Buttery Sticks
Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Cheese Alternative
Galaxy Nutritional Foods Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping
MimicCream Non-Dairy, Non-Soy Nut Cream
Rice Dream Non-Diary Beverages
Smart Balance Light Original Buttery Spread with Flax
So Delicious Non-Diary Frozen Dessert
Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese and Soy-Cheese Slices
WhiteWave Silk Chocolate Soy Milk
WholeSoy & Co Soy Yogurt

3. JUST SAY "NO" AND BREAK THE ADDICTION.  Once you really understand what you are eating when you choose dairy, cheese, yogurt, butter and ice cream, and you become more mindful of the saturated fat and sugar content you are consuming, you will begin to question why.
REMEMBER: the food you eat is the food you wear.

http://freefromharm.org/health-nutrition/addicted-to-cheese-and-ice-cream-the-opiate-qualities-of-dairy/

There is no doubt: Dairy is Addictive.  As long as you continue to eat it, your body will crave it.  But, addictions like dairy don't have to control you.  Try and dairy fast for three weeks; your taste buds will change and you will find the craving greatly weakened or even gone!  You can take control of your addiction with a little effort and knowledge that allow you to make informed decisions.  And you can take pride in the satisfaction that you are doing something good for yourself, for the earth and for the animals.

You can happily and healthfully go from saying, "I love cheese" to "I loved cheese".

After all, are your taste buds really worth this kind of suffering?:

Antioxidant Awareness

Carotenoids support the immune system and act as a powerful antioxidant.
Carotenoids convert to Vitamin A, which plays a key role in vision, reproduction, bone growth, tissue repair, and cell function.  They also help to stave off infections.   

Carotenoids and Vitamin A are found in:
apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, mango, peaches, peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, winter & butternut squash.

Flavanoids inhibit tumor cell growth and detoxify harmful substance. 
Flavanoids are found in Vitamin C, which is necessary for the formation of collagen, the protein that makes skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels.  Without it, wounds would not heal and cartilage, bones and teeth would break down.
Flavanoids and Vitamin C are found in:
blackcurrants, broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges), cranberries, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, kiwi, mango, parsley, papaya, peaches, pomegranate, purple grapes, strawberries, tomatoes.

Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties which may play a key role in immune function, tissue healing, skin health, metabolic processes and repairing DNA. 
For these reasons, Vitamin E is used to protect against disease.
Vitamin E is found in:
apples, avocado, carrots, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, tomatoes, whole grains.

Anthocyanins destroy free radicals.
Anthocyanins are found in:
blueberries, plums, purple grapes

Lutein has been shown to protect against cataracts and macular degeneration by eliminating excess estrogen and carcinogens.

Lutein is found in:

broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, spinach

Lycopene is an antioxidant associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and sun damage to the skin.

Lycopene is found in:

guava, pink grapefruit, tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon

Selenium interacts with proteins to manufacture antioxidant enzymes called selenoproteins, which may help regulate thyroid function and support the immune system.
Selenium is found in:
garlic, whole grains