In Neanderthin, Ray tells us to shun milk because of the foreign
protein called "lactose."  I take it that even if we are not "lactose
intolerant," this protein can cause an auto-immune response.

        As I understand it, before some of use evolved to tolerate lactose as
adults, milk was made into yogurt and cheese, which made the milk
digestible.

        Unless I missed it, the only reason Ray gives for avoiding cheese in
Neanderthin is the high fat content.  He does this despite elsewhere
encouraging us to develop a taste for animal fat.

        Does anybody know of a nutritional reason not to eat cheese?