“The toxic diet culture we grew up with hasn’t died out – it’s just had a rebrand”

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“The toxic diet culture we grew up with hasn’t died out – it’s just had a rebrand”

By Meena Alexander

9 months ago

8 min read

How does the weight loss industry just keep on growing despite the rise of body positivity? With sneakier tactics, says Stylist’s Meena Alexander. Beware the wellness wolves in sheep’s clothing… 


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