5 things to know about diet culture

Sip & Reflect: Khandu Tea Reviews “5 Things to Know About Diet Culture”

At Khandu Tea, we believe that wellness isn’t just about what you sip — it’s also about how you think and feel. We recently dove into the University of Colorado Boulder’s “5 Things to Know About Diet Culture” (published February 7, 2024) and wanted to share a warm, thoughtful pour of insight:

What’s Diet Culture, Really?

Diet culture isn’t just about dieting—it’s a widespread set of societal beliefs that equates thinness with status, health, and moral virtue. It also marginalizes people in larger bodies, casting them as unworthy or unhealthy.(University of Colorado Boulder)

How It Sneaks Into Everyday Life

You don’t have to scroll through social media or flip through magazines to feel its impact—diet culture shows up subtly in healthcare, gym environments, clothing stores, and everywhere media promotes a narrow ideal of beauty.(University of Colorado Boulder)

Khandu Tea’s Take:

Unmask the narrative – Diet culture often presents itself as caring, but it can be judgmental and exclusionary. Recognizing it is the first step toward nurturing a healthier mindset.

Cultivate self-kindness – Your body doesn’t need to fit someone else’s ideal to be celebrated. Embrace the unique way your body moves, heals, and holds you.

Let community be your filter – Find spaces, whether online or in person, where food, movement, and self-care aren’t moral battlegrounds but invitations to well-being.

Article: https://www.colorado.edu/health/blog/diet-culture