The Whole Foods fad is something people like me are known for buying into. I've always been opinionated about the different health trends out there. When I see a new trend, like a new superfood or a new brand of granola bar I can't help but want to try it out and see if I like it. In some ways, I think this whole health food fad is ridiculous. I am so strongly against juice cleanses and fad diets because of the mental implications associated with them. I have seen so many friends attempt a juice cleanse after a Whole Foods run and not be able to function because of it. On the other hand, I am open to the concept of improving yourself through healthy lifestyle choices. I see the humor in people making crazy decisions based on what one article says is the cure all for unhealthy skin and nails, but I also see the benefits of trying new things. While I'm not ignorant to the fact that most of these "healthy" options are insignificant, I still say why not go ahead and try it if you are interested. It couldn't hurt.
I always say, "sometimes your mental health is more important than your physical health," and I mean that. Whole Foods, and the culture surrounding it is a breeding ground for mental illness and disease. I have a passion in my life for bettering the lives of young girls. I see so many of them struggle with this kind of phenomenon. Why are Whole Foods type lifestyles such an important part of our culture? It really is about the expense and cultural acceptance. We see things that are more expensive as better options, in general. Especially when it comes to food. This contributes to Whole Foods price jumps. You could buy similar products in a Publix, but because it is specialized and has a few less ingredients the Whole Food option is the better choice. This is false, but I see that struggle in our society. Also the cultural acceptance, like we talk about in class all the time, people want to relate to other people (especially celebrities) Doing so makes people feel more in the loop. Celebrities and "healthy" people are seen all over media doing these fad diet type things.
Whole Foods, while it has it's benefits, is generally a waste of time. I get it, but I try not to buy into it.
It occurs to me from reading your post that maybe if they made a Mean Girls sequel it would have to involve some significant WF plot, or at least some health-shaming. With WF, like meanness, maybe we need just a little bit to keep us motivated, but a tiny bit is enough.
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