First off - I have no idea where this month has gone?? I took an accidental social media break and now I’m slowly working my way back. I also haven’t been cooking new things, so sorrryyyy. I am boring & doing bag salads + pasta + various proteins.
A little secret between us chickens, I am working on a special t-shirt collaboration with Scott Holford (Golden Key Prints). I can’t wait to show you the design! Lil hint: the theme is eating healthy.
This week, someone asked me which kind of oatmeal is the healthiest? Naturally, I answered “the kind you’ll eat” and I went into a mini-rant on what the fuck does it matter what kind is healthiest, if you don’t like it, you won’t eat it. RIGHT?
But, did I mention I’ve deleted Instagram and Tiktok from my phone? I’ve been spending my days listening to podcasts like Giggly Squad and audiobooks (I am currently working my way through Francesca’s Bridgerton book). So, while I have the Bridgertons on my brain — let’s draw parallels between oatmeal and each Bridgerton brother.
Steal cut oats - Anthony
Anthony is hearty, dependable, and takes fucking forever to be ready. Just like his season, steel-cut oats take a bit longer to cook. But like most things worth waiting for, steel cut oats are super satisfying when it all comes together.
Rolled oats - Benedict
Benedict is the epitome of versatility and reliability. He is always ready to inject a spark of inspiration into any situation. Much like rolled oats that can blend into any recipe, Benedict’s multifaceted nature keeps him a steady and lively presence, always ready to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Quick oats - Colin
Colin is ready when you are, just like quick oats.
Instant oats - Gregory
Gregory, the youngest Bridgerton brother, is like Instant Oats—so quick and so simple even a kid could handle it.
*Pivoting* — I read this article and I had thoughts.
If you haven’t read it, it’s about how this 64-year-old woman, Amy Harrison, is “healthier” than that millionaire-weird-ass-biohacking-bro. (*Google: Tech millionaire injects son’s blood in quest for youth*) In the article she discusses her dietary patterns. Notably, she practices moderation, Intuitive eating, and mindfulness. Which sent up the tiniest of red flags in my brain.
I remembered a snippet of Naureen’s interview on Jessica Wilson’s podcast.
In the episode, Naureen discusses her takeaways from Intuitive Eating practices and how (and I’m paraphrasing) it seems the end goal is to eat less — or at least that is a common theme she has seen on social media. And I thought it was interesting that Harrison, a practicer of Intuitive Eating also eats in mindful moderation — which to me, sounds coded for - eating to avoid excess calories/ weight gain/ etc.
If the IE girlies do get wind of this article and chalk it up as an overall W,
the article also highlights her $300 monthly supplement regimen, her daily hour long workout schedule, and diet of mostly homemade nutrient dense foods and freshly baked bread.
So, what does this all tell us?
The portrait of Amy Harrison as the embodiment of anti-aging health through mindful moderation and Intuitive Eating is an intricate tapestry sparkling with threads of privilege. Her story, punctuated by an expensive supplement routine, daily hour-long workouts, and a diet of nutrient-dense homemade meals, reveals the classic health trifecta: time, money, and access. While Intuitive Eating is celebrated as a freeing approach, it often ends up dancing dangerously close to the same old diet culture, just dressed in more palatable language. I can’t unhear Naureen's insights from her conversation with Jessica Wilson echoing this sentiment,
and now we/I can’t help but scrutinize the true underpinnings of what is marketed as modern wellness. In the end, perhaps the real takeaway is recognizing the unspoken privileges that silently scaffold these narratives of our health and well-being — ultimately, money is the true secret to longevity. *insert Paris Hilton Stop Being Poor meme*