These Influencers Believe in Eating 'God's Way'

Bone broth and raw milk are having a moment—but for some social media influencers, it's less about "clean eating" and more about following Scripture. The New York Times' Madison Malone Kircher looks at a "niche but dedicated online community" of Christians who say they're "eating biblically," centering their diets on foods mentioned in the Bible. TikTok creator Kayla Bundy, who has more than 500,000 followers, credits the approach with improving everything from her skin to her mood; she has no background in nutrition but sells a $28 guide to biblical superfoods on her website, which shares her first pillar: "God designed food before He designed us. When you eat His way, your body responds. Immediately and dramatically."

Kircher notes they're far from the first to "eat biblically," placing the current trend within a broader wellness wave that's focused on eschewing processed foods, from the Make America Healthy Again movement to GLP-1 drug users seeking more protein. Other influencers sell cookbooks and coaching, while a Christian dietitian mixes standard nutrition advice with Bible verses, like quoting verses in John that reference Jesus consuming a breakfast of bread and fish. "He's got carbs and protein," she says. As for what the experts say, those on the diet are "probably doing just fine," notes nutrition policy expert Dr. Marion Nestle. Read the full story here.