Many people are turning to healthy eating trends like berry bowls, Erewhon smoothies, and chia pudding in an effort to live longer. But is this obsession with “clean” eating having a negative impact on our well-being?
Some experts warn that social media can fuel unhealthy obsessions with healthy eating, leading to behaviors that resemble orthorexia – an eating disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with healthy food choices. This raises questions about the role of social media in shaping our perceptions of healthy eating and whether the pressure to stay “clean” is having a negative effect on our mental and physical health.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/03/02/orthorexia-clean-eating-obsession-perfectionism