Odd wellness claims have gained traction in the US, including anti-vaccine views and unconventional nutrition theories. Biblical eating has recently resurfaced, centering on foods mentioned in the Bible. Influencers describe food as a spiritual battleground, claiming sin entered through food and framing dietary choices as resistance against Satan. The practice is monetized through digital guides and coaching programs. Biblical eating is presented as avoiding many ultra-processed foods, with comparisons to the Mediterranean diet. The piece also notes the profitability of fad diets and references a planned recipe book about a political figure’s diet.
"“Sin entered into the world through food, and Satan doesn't stop there. Food is really like a weapon of how I can fight back. The good news is that you too can fight Satan for the low price of a $28 digital guide sold by Bundy. Or, for those blessed with a bigger bank account, why not sample a superfoods coaching session for around $700 a month?”"
"“This is a somewhat fuzzy concept that tends to focus on eating foods mentioned in the Bible. While the idea isn't new, it has been resurrected. A recent New York Times piece notes that it has had a resurgence in recent months.”"
"“You don't find many ultra-processed foods in the Bible; Jesus wasn't exactly scarfing sausage rolls and chugging energy drinks at the Last Supper, was he? Eating biblically is basically the Mediterranean diet repackaged.”"
"“Some very odd wellness ideas, many of them Maga-adjacent, have been popping up in the US lately. Vaccines are evil! Testicle tanning will boost testosterone! According to health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, seed oils are unknowingly poisoning Americans! Beef tallow will make your skin glow!”"
Read at www.theguardian.com
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