The Pitfalls of 'Wellness' Diets
The wellness industry often sells the idea that adhering to particular eating habits, many of which are sneakily restrictive, is necessary for optimal health. However, these “wellness” diets generally aren’t backed by sufficient evidence for widespread use and can trigger or exacerbate disordered eating in vulnerable people. Social media algorithms can also play a role in promoting wellness misinformation, leading to harmful habits. A way forward means filtering, fact-checking, and unfollowing, and focusing on real well-being, which means having social support, economic security, just and equitable treatment, purpose, and satisfaction in life.