TV Personality Adds Salt to Food to Avoid Eating More

Israeli TV personality Judy Nir Moses revealed an unconventional method she uses to maintain her weight during filming of "The Kitchen VIP," a popular cooking show. Moses was seen taking salt from her purse and generously sprinkling it on her food, explaining that this prevents her from eating more, especially when the dish is particularly delicious and she is eating late at night.

Her partner on the show, Ron Levin, confirmed that Moses employs this tactic not only on television but also in restaurants, even when served complimentary desserts. He noted that they sometimes only manage a single bite before she salts the food.

While Moses presented this as a personal diet hack, the practice has raised concerns about the message it sends, particularly to young girls. Experts suggest that deliberately ruining food to avoid eating it could promote an unhealthy relationship with food and reinforce behaviors associated with eating disorders. In an era where many young women struggle with body image and weight pressures, presenting such a behavior as a diet "trick" could be especially problematic.

For individuals already at risk of developing eating disorders, this message might intensify fears of food, guilt around eating, and harmful habits. Although it is Moses' personal habit and not indicative of her health status, its broadcast on television raises questions about its potential impact on viewers. The article concludes that maintaining weight should not stem from a fear of eating or involve making food something to be avoided at all costs.