The Rise of Toxic Diet Culture During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to our daily lives, affecting not just our physical health but also our mental and emotional wellbeing. As people spent more time at home, isolated from their usual routines and support systems, diet culture found new ways to prey on our insecurities and anxieties. This article explores how diet culture became even more toxic during the pandemic and offers a compassionate perspective on cultivating a healthier relationship with food and body image. Understanding Diet Culture in the Context of a Global Crisis Diet culture, which...