Shortly after this interview, people all over the media voiced their concerns around Gwyneth Paltrow’s health, and for good reason. Paltrow attempted to explain her dietary decisions, yet was unsuccessfully convincing. One troubling statement from Paltrow stood-out above the rest, drawing the majority of the public ire. “I eat far more than just bone broth”, Paltrow haphazardly admits. Nevertheless, her original statement sheds a bright light on eating disorder tendencies.
Many people are influenced by celebrities and other gimmicky, Hollywood quick-fixes. Paltrow’s wellness routine is now all over the internet, for young minds and others to cling to. Unfortunately, those who are easily swayed to believe these types of diets are most vulnerable, and at high-risk for developing an eating disorder.
It’s possible that they may think her diet is a good idea, regardless of the fact that she attempted to retract her original statement. At the end of the day, all it takes is one person to be deeply affected by her so-called wellness routine. Diets like this can spiral into something far more detrimental, causing long-term negative health effects.
Ashley Ellis, Kindful Body therapist shares: “In my experience working with clients that are struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating, it is like an addiction. People are often looking for ways to alter and control their bodies and food. Hearing things like this can be so detrimental. It gets looked to as the next possible solution and it really takes a toll on our bodies and our mental health”