You may see hundreds of images every day on Instagram of “perfect” bodies, diet tips, wellness influencers, and food content. These, subconsciously or consciously, affect how you think about your own body and what you eat. The Algorithm has an Agenda Social media platforms optimize for engagement, and nothing drives engagement like aspirational or anxiety-producing content. Images of extremely thin or extremely muscular bodies, miracle diet claims, and “what I eat in a day” v

Fast food companies spend billions researching the perfect combination of salt, sugar, and fat to make food maximally craveable, without being so rich you stop eating. This is documented in food industry science, and written about by former FDA commissioners and food researchers. Your body releases dopamine, the same chemical triggered by some drugs, when you eat highly palatable processed foods. Craving fast food isn't weakness, it’s just your biology being exploited. What’s

Between school, sports, jobs, and actually having a life, eating well can feel impossible. This does not mean you are lazy or unmotivated. You are just dealing with the regular challenges of a teenager. Here is how to eat better without it taking over your life or wallet. The Fundamental Problem Most nutrition advice is written for adults with time, money, and full kitchens. But you’re probably working with a school cafeteria, limited budget, and a packed schedule, and you ma

As a teen, the habits you build have a bigger impact on your long-term health than almost any other period of your life. This is not meant to stress you out. This is meant to show you how much control you can have over your health. Your body is Still being Built During your teen years, your body is going through more change than at almost any other time, besides infancy. You are building bone density, developing your metabolism, shaping your gut microbiome, and establishing h