Have you ever felt like you're being judged for skipping the gym or grabbing fast food instead of a salad? That’s healthism in action. It’s this idea that being “healthy” isn’t just good for you; it’s the gold standard for being a good person. Society celebrates those who chase fitness goals, avoid “bad” foods, and appear to embody health: Think of Instagram influencers showing off their green smoothies and 6 a.m. workouts. But what happens when this obsession with health becomes damaging?

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