#54: The Truth About Whole30 (Part 1)

Whether or not you’ve done a Whole30, this episode goes through how this diet is a specific example of wellness culture – the new version of diet culture, where restrictive eating is disguised as “health”. Abbie’s husband Jeb joins to keep her from going on a 3-hour tangent, which trust us, is a good thing.  Topics discussed: Wellness culture and healthism as a new form of diet culture Abbie’s experience with Whole30 Using “elimination protocols” outside of medical supervision Why Whole30 is popular and seductive Is Whole30 a “diet”? Food morality and sneaky weight-loss language What’s the deal with the food groups that are eliminated in Whole30, and is there science to support it (sugar, grains, legumes, alcohol…) The problems with this approach to “food freedom” More to come on this one! So stick around for part 2. Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com   Episodes referenced: #35 - Jeb’s episode on sobriety and alcoholism #47 - Sugar and sugar addiction research   Studies referenced: (TW for weight stigma)   Disordered eating and digestive disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16170899/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21105315/   Restriction and binge eating, loss-of-control eating: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger    Grains and health outcomes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3744518/#!po=22.7273 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26062574/    Legumes, digestion, and disease prevention: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4608274/    Soy not linked to hormonal imbalances: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5188409/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33383165/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5188409/    Anti-nutrients and phytic acid health benefits: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19774556/