Diet Culture

It’s difficult to go very far in the nutrition world at the moment without coming across something about ultra-processed foods. We’re told to cut them down, swap them for “whole foods”, check ingredient lists and avoid foods with ingredients we can’t pronounce. This message makes nutrition seem pretty straightforward: Ultra-processed = bad; Minimally processed = good But nutrition is rarely that simple. A recent critical review published in Proceedings of the Nutrition Societ

As summer arrives, so too does a familiar shift in cultural noise. Bodies discussion and scrutiny increases - on social media, in advertising, in conversations about holidays, and in the quiet internal commentary many people experience when getting dressed or thinking about being visible. The message that's consistently implied: this season is something you need to prepare your body for. For many people navigating eating difficulties or body image distress, this can intensify

January is often framed as the “fresh start” month - a time for new goals, new habits, and sometimes a complete life overhaul. Everywhere you look, social media, magazines, and ads are full of “new year, new you” messaging, diet trends, and promises of optimisation. For many people, especially those in recovery from an eating disorder or struggling with body-image concerns, this pressure can feel overwhelming, triggering, or exhausting. The good news? You don’t need to follow

Calories are everywhere - from food packaging to apps to social media. But what are they really, and why has counting them become such a...

In the age of social media and online influencers, it can be hugely challenging to navigate the influx of diet and nutrition information...