fad diets

The Problem With Superfoods: For You and For the World

Your healthy breakfast might decimate your health, local cultures and ecosystems worldwide. But fear not. There is a solution.…

April 24, 2021

An illustration of food dangers for an article about the hazards of 'What I Eat in a Day' videos. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

The Hidden Dangers of Watching ‘What I Eat in a Day’ Videos

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Though these tips may appear harmless, watching someone else’s daily dietary advice can harm your relationship with food if you aren’t careful.…

March 5, 2021

An illustration of scales, emphasizing the issue of fad diets

Post-Quarantine Fad Diets Might Be Popular, but They’re Not Sustainable

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Although these methods promise rapid weight loss, they are oftentimes impossible to maintain in the long run.…

February 22, 2021

In an article about healthy lifestyle YouTubers, an image of FrumpyFit's Layna

4 YouTubers To Watch When You Need Positive Motivation To Live Healthier

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Many people turn to the internet for guidance when it comes to wellness advice, so here are four channels to check out when you want a bit of inspiration.…

January 6, 2021

Food combining, as promulgated by Kenzie Burke

I Tried Kenzie Burke’s ‘Food Combining’ for a Day, Here’s What Happened

Lauren Do, Davidson College

This 'lifestyle' proves that thin doesn't always equal healthy.…

July 30, 2019

Where’s the Beef? Check Jordan Peterson’s Fridge

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

By embracing an all-beef diet (yes, seriously), Peterson is undermining his self-cultivated scientism.…

September 7, 2018

Why Exactly Fad Diets Are So Dangerous

Kelly Keglovits, UT Austin

No quick fix will ever replace a healthy lifestyle, and any diet that promises otherwise is a bad idea.…

August 7, 2017

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