04-07-2025
Glasgow author's book takes aim at toxic diet culture
Luisa Mannering's "Breaking the Cycle – Escaping Diet Culture, Embracing Food Freedom and Inspiring Change" explores the impact of diet culture on self-worth, eating habits, and the messages passed on to children.
The book, blending research, personal insight, and practical guidance, aims to help parents and caregivers unlearn harmful beliefs for a healthier relationship with food and body image.
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The conversation around body image and mental health is more urgent than ever, and Mannering's work is connecting with readers tired of the cycle of shame and body dissatisfaction.
The author, who spent her childhood and adolescence battling an eating disorder, has used her experiences to shape her book.
Having undergone a decade of therapy, Mannering now considers herself fully recovered and is determined to help others escape the cycle of diet culture.
Although not a health professional or an expert on the development of body image, her personal journey offers a perspective on the development of negative beliefs about body and food.
Her book provides a roadmap for parents, caregivers, and educators, with steps to guide children towards a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
Its blend of scientific grounding, personal reflection, and practical, non-judgmental advice has been noted for fostering a determination to start a new relationship with food.
