7 ‘Healthy’ TikTok Recipes That Nutritionists Hate

From cucumbers dipped in stevia to Cool Whip ice cream, these "recipes" are proof that you shouldn't rely on TikTok for diet advice.

As a 32-year-old journalist with a master’s degree in nutrition, it’s pretty clear to me that at least 90% of the nutrition advice on TikTok is total garbage. It’s rife with young, thin influencers showcasing their (typically low-calorie) daily meals in an attempt to “inspire” others to eat like they do. HuffPost and many other outlets have reported on why these types of videos can be bad for mental health and triggering for those with eating disorders. Yet, this kind of terrible “healthy eating” inspiration is as popular as ever.