Updated On: 03 April, 2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy recently turned vegan but admits that he misses cheese. For anyone trying to give up dairy, swearing off this favourite product can be extremely challenging. A nutrition expert and a chef share hacks to ease the pangs

Avocado toast. Mashed avocado can make for a suitably delicious creamy option for cheese. Representation Pics
Despite eating an all-vegetarian diet for 15 years now, Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy is still struggling to come to terms with a more restrictive vegan diet, with his admitted fondness for cheese being his proverbial Achilles Heel. He isn’t the only one. In a survey published earlier this year by The Goodness Project, cheese ranked third on the list of foods that vegans miss the most after skipping it for ethical or nutritional considerations. A nutrition expert and a chef suggest quick-fix options to help you make the transition to a diary-free diet healthier and tastier.

(Left) Cashew cheese is made from soaked cashews blended with lemon juice and spices; (right) nutritional yeast can be used to add a cheesy flavour to your dishes and sauces