Laura Thomas, anti-diet Registered Nutritionist, discusses the impact of 'clean eating' on kids, the 'almond mom' trend, and the 'wellness to woo pipeline.' They provide strategies for parents to resist wellness culture and support children's healthy relationship with food. They explore the toxic side of wellness culture and the importance of community in healing.

Laura Thomas, intuitive eating counselor and author, discusses breaking free from diet culture and the problems with The Wellness Diet. They explore the stigmatization of emotional eating, challenges in the nutrition field, and the 12-step model's compatibility with intuitive eating. They also delve into weight stigma, toxic academic environments, and discovering Health At Every Size. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of opposing diet culture, embracing intuitive eating, and fostering a more equitable society.

Laura Thomas, a Registered Nutritionist and author, dives into the misconceptions surrounding gut health and ultra-processed foods. She challenges the popular belief that a huge intake of plants is crucial for a healthy microbiome, urging listeners to critically evaluate dietary claims. The discussion also tackles the stigma against ultra-processed foods and reveals how anti-fat bias influences dietary advice. Thomas emphasizes fostering healthy food relationships, especially in families, and the importance of understanding nutrition research's real-world implications.

Laura Thomas, an anti-diet Registered Nutritionist, explores the challenges children face under the influence of clean eating and wellness culture. She discusses the alarming 'almond mom' trend on TikTok and how it shapes kids' perceptions of food. Laura shares her journey from biotechnology to nutrition, critiquing sensational diets and promoting intuitive eating. She emphasizes the importance of supportive environments for families and the need for evidence-based approaches to nutrition amidst the pressures of diet culture.

In this enlightening discussion with Laura Thomas, PhD, a Registered Nutritionist specializing in anti-diet culture, she reframes our understanding of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Laura tackles the misconceptions around UPFs, emphasizing their role in modern family dining and the importance of context. She delves into how UPFs relate to body image issues and societal structures affecting food choices. Personal anecdotes add warmth, showcasing the joy found in family traditions like birthday trees and simple meals. It's a fresh take on nutrition that celebrates ease and connection.