Is Diet Culture a Cult?

Why do diets feel so culty these days? From Paleo bros to Keto fanatics, extreme eating plans often look more like belief systems than health strategies.

In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee unpack the psychology of diet culture and explore why people are drawn to rigid food rules. We dive into the science and history of fad diets, from Paleo to Keto and beyond, and share tips on how to recognize when a diet crosses the line into a full-blown “diet cult.”

If you’ve ever questioned why nutrition trends spark so much devotion (and division), this episode helps you spot the red flags and cut through the hype.