Sasha Chavkin

Investigative journalist Sasha Chavkin uncovers how food industry giants manipulate the #antidiet movement to sell products and the potential harm of dieticians promoting unhealthy foods. The discussion highlights the importance of promoting balanced approaches to food and wellness amidst conflicting messaging on social media.

Sasha Chavkin, a senior reporter for The Examination specializing in global public health, dives into the evolving landscape of the anti-diet movement. She discusses how body positivity and self-acceptance have gained momentum on social media. However, there's a twist—big food corporations are now hijacking this movement to market sugary snacks and cereals. Chavkin unpacks the implications of this corporate co-option, raising important questions about authenticity and the real impact on public health.