TV Personality Slammed for Promoting Eating Disorders on Cooking Show
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israeli media personality Judy Nir Moses caused a public outcry on the TV show "Winning Kitchen" by excessively salting a dish to make it inedible, claiming it was to prevent overeating. Viewers and experts criticized her actions as promoting eating disorders, particularly to younger audiences. The show's producers were also criticized for airing the segment for ratings. Professor Lena Sagi called the act "horrifying" and questioned the broadcast's message.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Judy Nir Moses sparked outrage on "Winning Kitchen" by excessively salting a dish.
- Moses claimed she salts food to make it inedible and prevent overeating.
- Viewers accused Moses of promoting and normalizing eating disorders.
- Critics argued the show aired the segment for ratings, ignoring potential harm.
- Professor Lena Sagi called Moses's actions "horrifying" and dangerous.
- The incident raised concerns about the messages broadcast to young viewers.
Media personality Judy Nir Moses sparked outrage among viewers of the cooking show "Mitzvah Menatzeach" (Winning Kitchen) after excessively salting a contestant's veal sweetbreads dish. Moses explained her actions by stating that if she finds something delicious, she salts it to make it inedible, thus preventing herself from overeating. This behavior, observed by host Herti Brodo, drew swift and angry reactions from the audience, who flooded social media with criticism. Viewers argued that Moses's actions, particularly her explanation, normalize and encourage eating disorders, especially among young people. Many felt the segment should have been edited out, criticizing the show for prioritizing ratings over responsible content. The backlash also targeted the show's production, with accusations that Moses was cast solely for her controversial persona rather than culinary expertise. Professor Lena Sagi, an obstetrician and geneticist, also condemned the incident on Instagram, calling Moses's act "horrifying" and questioning the decision to broadcast such a message. Sagi sarcastically suggested teaching children to vomit and to avoid tasty foods, highlighting the dangerous implications of the televised behavior.
