Do you know how to spot diet culture? Distinguishing diet culture nonsense from legitimate health advice is super tricky. Unfortunately the vegan space and animal rights movement is full of plant-based diet culture. Here is how to spot it and what to do when you encounter it.  As a registered dietitian, I care a lot about health and nutrition. And, as a health professional with a background in research and communications, I know that a lot of messaging around food and health is misleading, distorted and oftentimes flat out incorrect. All of this health misinformation amps up anxiety, leads to unnecessary stress, and can even drive disordered eating. Not to mention a lot of the folks pushing the too-good-to-be-true claims and scary talking points are then turning around and selling the so-called fix or diet program via a supplement, book or other product.  The truth is that we don’t need to overcomplicate nutrition, and there is a lot more to health than what we eat. In my professional experience, many people spend a lot of time agonizing over nutrition minutiae but aren’t even eating balanced meals on a consistent basis, getting the recommended amount of sleep, or adequately managing their stress. Continue reading How to Recognize Diet Culture in Vegan Spaces and What to Do About It at Taylor Wolfram.

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