‘Anti-Diet,’ ‘Body Positivity,’ and the Rise of Junk Food in Wellness

Having a positive body image and eating unhealthy foods without guilt do not erase the chronic health issues that arise with poor diet.

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Health Viewpoints

Not surprisingly, according to studies, most Americans are metabolically unhealthy. In fact, seven out of eight of us don’t meet the criteria for metabolic health. Researchers describe this as “alarmingly low,” and I agree. As a functional medicine doctor, I see this every day in people around the world.