The dark side of veganism: how the diet can be a cover for disordered eating
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The rising trend of veganism has uncovered some home truths – Jessica Brown investigates how hidden behind the perfectly Instagrammable meals lies another form of control for those suffering from eating disorders.
In a perfect world, the rise in veganism comes solely from a place of compassion for animals and a personal responsibility towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. But in reality, veganism is also being used as a cover for disordered eating.
When 21-year-old music student Katie Alice Macdonald was an inpatient for anorexia, she wasn’t allowed to follow a vegan diet. But when she became an outpatient, Macdonald used veganism as an excuse to control her eating.
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