I've seen a whole lot of content lately about people realising they aren't actually fat, that diet culture has just been lying to them. That's great for you all, but please remember what these declarations say to people who are actually fat.

Medication is medication. But societal discourse and judgement is a hole other thing.

The trolls love to say "Don't listen to her about nutrition - you might end up looking like her." But I'm not telling you to eat like me (that would be silly; you're not me & I don't know enough about you) But as instructional as I get is to say -- be wary of instructional one size fits all advice.

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Someone asked why melted cheese tastes so much better...I love these Qs, it's food science we take for granted! Melting breaks down fats and proteins to release umami + aroma/flavour compounds. The gooey texture spreads to the tastebuds better + the Maillard reaction creates that toasty flavour.

I often describe myself as 'fat' or 'chonky' - and people reply with "No you aren't, you're beautiful" or whatever else. I appreciate the attempted kindness, but it's not the compliment people think it is, it's actually an unkindness. www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/blog/think-t...

The more mainstream media I do, the more I get comments like this. Often it's trolls-But sometimes people have just been so conditioned by diet culture & emboldened by the internet that they don't even see the problem with their comments. www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/blog/yes-im-...

Are you coming to Diet Culture Be Gone at #NWF2025? We will now be in Nuspace X321 at 4.30pm - Saturday 5th of April. Tell your friends! It's free, no need to book, but I would love to see as many of your there as possible (I have actual fears of speaking to an empty room).

I was a guest on Weekend today on Ch9 this morning. I know people aren’t used to seeing anything other than stick thin on TV… but my body is my body, not my qualification or business card. Props to Today for knowing I’m fat & trusting me anyway. “Oscar” can get in the bin.

Too much of anything can be bad for you—that’s exactly what too much means...yet we constantly slide from "too much of something is a problem" right into "any of that is toxic!" Many things that are risky in excess are essential or safe in moderation. Nutrition isn’t black+white - neither is eating.

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We talk about what to eat, but less about how we think about it. The stress, judgement & fear around food choices aren’t just exhausting—they make eating decisions harder. We don't think as clearly. We default to habits & jump to conclusions... That’s probably not helping anyone eat better.

Can we talk about the shrinking bodies of celebrities and influencers? Yes, but - let's do it with kindness, focus on behaviours not bodies and be careful where we place the burden. Read more at www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/blog/can-we-...

I’ve seen a lot of commentary about “super skinny coming back into fashion”. It’s 2025 - can we please accept that bodies aren’t infinitely changeable, we can’t reconstruct them on a trend… it’s not fashion or a trend; it’s just bias.

If you’re using the #CapCut chubby filter with unkindness, you can get in the bin

I am speaking at the #NewcastleWritersFestival #NWF2025. As a local author, non-fiction, with a smaller profile + a FREE event that doesn't require booking... I've got nerves that no one will show... So, if you're in Newy I invite you along + if you know anyone in the Newy area,I appreciate a share.

‘It’s a sad fact women get successful CPR less often than men’, says the trainer.,. then directs us to our CPR dummies with no boobs called Kurt…

Lots of people and organisations celebrated a woman, or a group of women for #IWD2025. This is lovely, of course, but I think IWD is about women as a collective. Individuals will always have moments, but women as a collective, supporting each other, not leaving anyone behind, is where we can shine.

I’m very lucky to have this dress pre-release because my talented little sis created the fabric! I feel like a princess wearing it! If you want one too they will be available for pre order for a limited time on Thursday 13th March from www.rattamatatt.com - hand made in Kiama in organic cotton.

The final Ep of Cooked for Science Friction is out now. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Let's do better on World Obesity Day. Instead of changing bodies, let's change the world & create programs that don't focus on shrinking people but support our health regardless of our sizes. Let's create systems, structures, medicines, etc. that don't discriminate, disadvantage & harm fat people.

We love to give diets a name; people love to create communities around them. People form factions to advocate for and against them. Quite often, this does more to harm than help.

Have you seen ads & posts saying you need an #electrolyte supplement? Hydration culture is a whole thing these days, but in this weeks episode of #Cooked for #ScienceFriction we explore why you need to take this advice with a grain of salt.

On #Ep4 of #Cooked for #ScienceFriction we tackle the potato diet. Could you eat just/mainly spuds & thrive? It's also a story about how we do science & why. Thanks to Alistair Kitchen, reporter for this episode, and the rest of the Cooked team @jamesbullen.bsky.social & @carlsmithaus.bsky.social.

I’m going to answer more from experience than data. Food noise is when it’s a distraction… intrusive thought, that doesn’t go away after you eat. Unfortunately diet culture tells us normal hunger is noise and noise tells us it’s normal hunger. But everyone’s experience is unique - makes it harder!

#Ep6 #applecidervinegar. I’m done. It didn’t hurt me as much as I thought it would. Ironically the made up parts were more believable than the real parts. Well cast and played but didn’t quite capture the weird aloof indignation Belle had when challenged.

#Ep3 of #Cooked for #ScienceFriction is out today. You've probably heard of the Mediterranean diet, but you probably haven't heard this story about it! Looking forward to hearing what you think! #podcast #science #datadetective Feat. @gidmk.bsky.social & @emantzioris.bsky.social

#Ep5 #AppleCiderVinegar I understand the wellness influencer who actually has cancer and is based on a real person is a victim of the wellness culture as much as she is a perpetrator, but I'm struggling to reconcile the vibe that this excuses the harms.

#Ep4 #AppleCiderVinegar I'm realising I care more about the made-up stories that amalgamate into the other influencer & the people harmed. These stories at least give some pause for reflection, whereas I'm finding the Belle Gibson part dull it adds nothing to what I already knew.

#Ep3 of #AppleCiderVinegar 1. All this talk of no hidden nasties+curing cancer by avoiding toxins-but the alcohol is FLOWING! 2. The rhetoric on rejecting mainstream medicine science, but constantly telling people to look at the research, and using science language to promote non-science is galling.

#Ep2 #AppleCiderVinegar down. The intergenerational trauma theme saddens me. Not just to explain Belle Gibsons behaviour but the relationship people have to cancer through experiencing it as a carer or even just someone who cares. We need to do better to support people who support people.

I watched #Ep1 of #AppleCiderVinegar as a nutrition scientist & as someone who cared for their mum who died of glioblastoma. Early thoughts. 1. I'm glad they make it clear that Belle Gibson is not profiting. 2. I'm sad that this is framed like a blip one off unique unusual fraudster.

I watched a little bit of MAFS (for the first time ever), and they keep calling it a "social experiment", and every time they say it, I think "This is why ethics boards exist"...

#Ep2 of our podcast #Cooked for #ScienceFriction on ABC Radio National is out today! At 11.30 or on ABC listen/where you get podcasts. It's on the carnivore diet-it's the only ep I don't have a proper matching outfit for, so I made this. If you have strong feelings, please listen before shouting.

My mum died from brain cancer and I work in nutrition science, and I keep getting served ads for the Belle Gibson drama on Binge. Do I just watch it and get it over with?

Everyone wants to know what's the best. The best way to lose weight, the best food, the best diet... But We don't all need to chase and promote one ultimate option. What we need is options... choices. They don't need to compete or be ranked, they can just be tools we use when we need them.

I did an interview with ABC Local Radio on the Central Coast this morning talking about our new Podcast on Radio National. ABC Central Coast gave me my first experience in radio years ago! It was nice to go back!

The producers mum said I did a good job and I got a bit teary because my mumma didn't get to see this happen.

I was driving today and heard the promo for our podcast playing on ABC Radio National! It's weird hearing your own voice from the car radio, and I had absolutely no chill about it!

The First EP of Cooked for Science Friction is out now. Could ice cream actually be good for you? www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Trailer here - have a listen - tell your friends! www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Big news! Tomorrow the first ep of ‘Cooked’ a special season of Science Friction launches on ABC RN with me as host! Each of the 6 episode is a different food and nutrition story that lets us take a deep dive into the nuance of nutrition. We want you to be entertained, empowered and enlightened.

No one needs you to approve of their body or diet. Are you just bored? Do you not have something better to do? Perhaps you should look into other hobbies?

🚨 It’s easy to grab attention by making food sound scary—whether it’s chemicals, processing, modern farming methods, sugars or whatever else. But fear-mongering isn’t advocacy. Advocacy empowers with knowledge, skills and options, not anxiety. It acknowledges nuance & contexts.

Don't just read US reporting & assume it applies in Australia. Red #3 isn't in many foods here, ONLY preserved cherries. And the evidence and regulation that led to the FDA ban is very specific. Stay calm, read more than the headlines, don't just parrot.