What Cultures Don't Eat Cheese? A Global Look at Dairy-Free Diets
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 65% of the adult human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, a primary reason why many cultures don't eat cheese. This culinary avoidance is influenced by a combination of genetics, history, and environmental factors across the globe.