Once, food carried a clear social signal. Certain dishes were markers of survival. Others signified success, celebration, or status. Today, those boundaries are dissolving. What was once labelled “struggle food” is being reclaimed, reframed, and in many cases, celebrated. At the same time, everyday staples are being questioned, upgraded, and politicised. Food is no longer…
For years, extreme dieting was marketed to women as discipline, success, and self-control. Low-calorie plans, detoxes, fasting cycles, carb elimination, and rigid “clean eating” rules promised faster results and a better version of the self. For career-driven women juggling demanding jobs, leadership roles, long hours, and emotional labour, these promises were seductive. But something has…