Ep. 29 | What Makes A Diet? The 3 Dieting Red Flags

In this episode, we’re delving into the complexities of diet culture, discussing the 3 red flags associated with every single diet, and the manipulative tactics of the diet industry. We’ll address the importance of understanding personal preferences in eating and the subjective nature of what constitutes “healthy eating”. I encourage you to practice discernment with your food choices and to recognise the pervasive influence of diet culture within our society.TakeawaysDiet culture is pervasive and manipulative.Not all diets are labeled as diets; many disguise themselves as lifestyle changes.Understanding dieting red flags can help navigate diet culture.Personal preference in food choices is crucial for intuitive eating.Healthy eating is subjective and varies across cultures.Dieting behaviors can lead to disordered eating and negative self-talk.It's important to recognize the emotional aspects of food.Self-care and self-respect should not be tied to body size.Food policing reinforces fatphobic narratives.It's not your fault; diet culture is everywhere.Chapters00:00 Why The Language We Use About Diets Matters17:37 The 3 Dieting Red Flags25:26 But, What About Health?28:25 Food Policing & The Restriction Rebellion Pendulum33:10 3 Takeaways From The EpisodeLinks:Maintenance Phase Podcast with Aubrey Gordon and Michael HobbesThank you for listening to The Culture Of It All! this podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive early posts, bonus material and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber on Substack. Come say 'hello' on social media! You'll find episode content on Instagram stories. Looking for more conversations around the politics of fashion? Join me on TikTok Until next time, pals — keep showing up, speaking up, and taking up space.