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The New Diet: God, Country and 30 Grams of Protein | 'The Opinions' podcast

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July 30, 2025

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Conservative Christian influencers are reshaping beauty standards and promoting diet culture — and their messages are resonating with women. In this episode of “The Opinions,” the Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad speaks with the columnist Jessica Grose about how religion and weight loss culture intertwine, and why this pairing is gaining traction. Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.

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