What Is ‘Biblical Eating’? Inside TikTok’s Latest Whole-Food Obsession

“Biblical eating” is a social media trend that involves making food choices based on scripture. cihatatceken/Getty “Biblical eating” emphasizes foods mentioned in the Bible and has become a popular nutrition trend on social media. Experts say the diet includes many healthy foods, but there’s no evidence that it delivers all of the health benefits some influencers claim. Experts caution against versions of the diet that become overly restrictive or replace evidence-based nutrition advice with guidance from unqualified influencers. Can a Bible-based diet help you lose weight and improve your health? That’s the question behind “Biblical eating,” a growing social media trend in which Christian influencers encourage followers to base their diets primarily on foods mentioned in scripture. The trend, which discourages processed foods in favor of nutrient-rich whole foods, has amassed a following among Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) proponents. Also known as the “Bible diet,” the eating pattern claims to help “strengthen faith,” encourage healthier eating, and even reduce visceral fat. While nutrition experts agree…