Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Real women eat salads. Real men eat steak. Or do they?
In this video, we’re unpacking how gender stereotypes influence what we eat, how much we eat, and how we judge other people’s plates. From TV tropes and the “cool girl” narrative to Girl Dinner and gendered marketing like Diet Coke vs Coke Zero, this isn’t just about food — it’s about power, identity, and diet culture.
We’ll also explore how these stereotypes harm everyone, including men, and why eating disorders remain heavily stigmatized across genders.
If you found this fascinating, check out my Bite Back podcast episode with Dr. Emily Contois linked below for a deeper sociological dive.
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/4kKpPAOaLtCnhH8BKjOdOP?si=yOGGbnBjQWOpn739XXWb5w
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ladies-eat-salad-men-eat-steak-and-burgers-exploring/id1772739634?i=1000680672858
AMAZON: music.amazon.ca/podcasts/ce014ef4-d9ee-4eb0-92a5-d8b1608bc672/episodes/c20d7b09-5a05-48a2-80c7-b124cc414507/bite-back-with-abbey-sharp-%E2%80%9Cladies-eat-salad-men-eat-steak-and-burgers%E2%80%9D---exploring-gendered-eating-tropes-in-media-marketing-with-dr-emily-contois
#abbeyskitchen #DietCulture #GenderStereotypes #FoodCulture #BodyImage #EatingDisorderAwareness #SociologyOfFood #FoodFreedom #NutritionEducation
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
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💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
foodandwine.com/the-girl-dinner-trend-is-taking-over-tiktok-and-instagram-7567202
nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15534510.2015.1008037
📱 Follow me on Instagram and TikTok! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
Real women eat salads. Real men eat steak. Or do they?
In this video, we’re unpacking how gender stereotypes influence what we eat, how much we eat, and how we judge other people’s plates. From TV tropes and the “cool girl” narrative to Girl Dinner and gendered marketing like Diet Coke vs Coke Zero, this isn’t just about food — it’s about power, identity, and diet culture.
We’ll also explore how these stereotypes harm everyone, including men, and why eating disorders remain heavily stigmatized across genders.
If you found this fascinating, check out my Bite Back podcast episode with Dr. Emily Contois linked below for a deeper sociological dive.
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/4kKpPAOaLtCnhH8BKjOdOP?si=yOGGbnBjQWOpn739XXWb5w
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ladies-eat-salad-men-eat-steak-and-burgers-exploring/id1772739634?i=1000680672858
AMAZON: music.amazon.ca/podcasts/ce014ef4-d9ee-4eb0-92a5-d8b1608bc672/episodes/c20d7b09-5a05-48a2-80c7-b124cc414507/bite-back-with-abbey-sharp-%E2%80%9Cladies-eat-salad-men-eat-steak-and-burgers%E2%80%9D---exploring-gendered-eating-tropes-in-media-marketing-with-dr-emily-contois
#abbeyskitchen #DietCulture #GenderStereotypes #FoodCulture #BodyImage #EatingDisorderAwareness #SociologyOfFood #FoodFreedom #NutritionEducation
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
foodandwine.com/the-girl-dinner-trend-is-taking-over-tiktok-and-instagram-7567202
nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15534510.2015.1008037
📱 Follow me on Instagram and TikTok! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
