'Almond mom' trend sparks conversations about diet culture | Nightline

Impact x Nightline takes a look at the almond mom viral videos spoofing diet culture, parents obsessed with their child's nutrition, and the serious conversation they're sparking about body image.
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[@Everythingz127]

Some almond parents are sweating and barking since this lady is exposing their toxic behaviors with their kids and themselves

[@devildoll9929]

Good for her. The woman is brilliant. I'm so sick of entitled Karens thinking that they have the right to comment on my eating habits.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

They do have the right.

[@devildoll9929]

@@thomasdequincey5811 In that case, I have to right to call you a moron.

[@robinhawkins3801]

​@@thomasdequincey5811 No,they don't.

[@abeal49]

@@robinhawkins3801 If I am paying your medical bills, I do have the right. If you are on government insurance, the taxpayers have every right to complain. If you are on private, employer-subsidized insurance, your employer and the coworkers, who are also in the same group plan, have every right to complain. Unless you are paying for all your medical care out of your own income (that means you are "self-insured,") what you eat is somebody else's business

[@lucasbaldridge9407]

@@abeal49maaaan, what stupidity did I just read…?

[@notmeagain8418]

We need more MEDIUM SIZE representation! The media, as well as clothing stores, seem to be glorifying either super small sizes or sizes on the larger end. Ofc everyone needs to see themselves, but I can't help but feel it's always to the extremes.

[@AdrienneJung.M]

I agree! It’s like being stick thin is unattainable for most of us but we’re not obese. But media makes us think that if you are not constantly chasing thinness, the only other option is being a plus sized sassy queen. Most of us are not on either extreme

[@trixieagustina6163]

Being medium sized is basically the beauty standard and what everyone strives for, so I’m not sure what you mean

[@thekaerichtexas]

There is more than one way to be unhealthy. Obesity and diabetes is one the rise. I am diabetic myself...and I definitely had an almond mom when I was a teen but I know she was just trying to help me. Anorexia is a thing too. Everything in life is about balance.

[@denysunshine9752]

You can be in a larger body and be healthy .

[@emerybayblues]

@@denysunshine9752 Define larger.

[@unitedgeekdom1]

You lost me when you brought on Jillian Michaels 🙄

[@lifeasgeb2836]

Same

[@lukewalker4813]

Its the keeping up with the jones' mentality that is toxic, but it goes far beyond just diet culture.

[@melissasalasblair5273]

Yes it's beyond diet....dislike the word anyway lol

[@melissasalasblair5273]

Balance, and remember you are your own purpose. Say your peace, discuss, etc etc. Her vids are great, and there is a space for her, and that's awesome 💚

[@thomasdequincey5811]

What does "say your peace" mean?

[@melissasalasblair5273]

@@thomasdequincey5811 your side, your decision, your stances, etc however it's defined by individuals.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

​@@melissasalasblair5273 oh! You mean 'say your piece'.

[@melissasalasblair5273]

@@thomasdequincey5811 no I mean "peace" myself because 🕊️ I'm not going to argue with the person. As I said, individual. I took poetic license 📜

[@lavoixdevelours]

This episode reminded me of why I cannot stand Jillian Michaels.

[@disagreeablegames]

The Jillian Michaels comment....

[@January.]

I'm thinking about the millions of people in the world who can't afford a vegetable, fruit, fish, or seafood.

[@savage.4.24]

Thats how my ED came to be. I refused to eat unhealthy foods. Resulted in me severely undereating. I eat like a toddler and only drink liquids half the day. There wasnt a 'breakfast lunch dinner' bur coffee protein shake and a evening meal that wasnt much of a meal.

[@minervarose7664]

In most developing parts of the world, veggies and fruits are alot cheaper than processed foods, not to mention available in abundance. Meat, poultry and seafood is of course expensive.

[@January.]

@@minervarose7664 *a lot *Meat, poultry, and seafood are.... Millions of people in the United States can't.

[@minervarose7664]

@@January. is it cheaper to buy a burger in US than a bag of lentils or mung beans, or a banana and apple? If yes, that is very sad...and should not be happening!

[@Thehouseoffail]

Being healthy is important. And health only comes with balance. Almond moms go too far. So can snack moms. If you are making healthy choices more often or not and you feel good, then you are probably doing fine.

[@gayleoverly7613]

I never go to the gym to earn food. I go to the gym to have fun and learn

[@sonicaudio777]

the good thing is you can always change your food protocal to fit your knowledge of truth in what is healthy for your life I have a few times . and children need to be led in truth . a belly doesn't know about GMO and Roundup

[@tbernstein]

Any new piece with Jillian Michaels talking about healthy living, loses me completely . She celebrated obesity all the way to the bank.

[@healingv1sion]

Heres my opinion: eating heart healthy protein, steamed vegetables, and a simple grain, but once a week eating unhealthy food, I feel better. I have hypertension from anxiety but other than that, the doctors have said I'm fine (but hypertension comes with risks as well). Also stay hydrated with plenty of water (water can also reduce hunger and lower blood pressure) do what you can and also get creative in your diet

[@3vaniamaria]

Tyler!!!

[@rachelpatterson2327]

Developing healthy habits early is a good thing, too many obese people in this world now, I think eating Almonds, Greens, protein and healthy oils is better than a household filled with Canola Oil chips, sugary drinks and other processed foods, when I’m at checkout at the grocery store I get so grossed out with how much fake food people pile on at checkout

[@daisychainmilk]

This video completely flew over your head

[@lucasbaldridge9407]

You just exposed yourself🤦🏼‍♂️

[@January.]

Mother Bender needs to focus on her eyebrow-shape fail.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

I thought women were supposed to be moving past making fun of each other?

[@abeal49]

its not about ridiculing other people;,it is about mothers being aggressive about what their children eat in a society which is promoting unhealthy food choices. Obesity increases the risk of every imaginable deadly illness: notably heart disease which kills 21.8% of women. Next on the death list is cancer taking 20.7% Stroke takes 6.2% and diabetes 2.7% Obesity increases the risk of heart disease by 28% It increases the risk pf pre-menopausal breast cancer by 80% As for Type 2 diabetes, I have found sources estimating the increase in risk caused by obesity to be anywhere from 300 to 600 percent. Obesity is a death sentence. My daughter had aggressive bilateral breast cancer at 30, the first person in either side of the family to get it. While she survived, she was left unable to bear children. Don't let it happen to yours!

[@WowItzWubbzy]

Gwenyth Paltrow looks stunning, even if her diet isn't healthy for everyone, if her doctor is okay with it then good for her! As she said, she obviously eats more than just soup and veggies so just make sure to listen to your body and doctor guys

[@FlutterMouse]

Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder....

[@WowItzWubbzy]

@@FlutterMouse put a pic of your wife or mom next to her and let's see who's pretty then🥱

[@firebenderkitty313]

No she doesn’t. She looks sickly and her skin is terrible. She looks great with makeup on. But to each their own.

[@markparsons866]

I want a girl that’s an almond mom. That’s dope

[@abeal49]

"bought into diet culture???" Have you looked around? I am horrified by the sight of obese children! If you are piling on the pounds before you hit puberty, what is your life going to be like when you hit menopause (if you even live that long?) No matter hpw hard I tried, my daughter was overweight very young. At age 30 she was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, the very first person on either side of the family tree to get it. She wasnt even due for her first routine mammogram for another 10 years! Wake up! The almond moms are RIGHT!!!

[@abeal49]

ICYMI, obesity increases your risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer by 80%!!!! If you are overweight, don't wait until you are 40 to get a mammogram

[@lucasbaldridge9407]

Your kids must hate you..

[@shaunakpandharipande8942]

@@abeal49I ain’t reading all that without a source

[@skyelynnae]

Almond moms are toxic. There is a way to promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle without being toxic and promote disordered eating like most almond moms are.

[@heidi3963]

If only you had bullied and shamed your daughter more, right? 😂 You are in serious need of psychological help.