Almond mom: what does it mean and why are kids talking about it on TikTok?

TikTok it is the cradle of viral trends, you know. From trends concerning fashion to those interested in the world of food, social media now touches every sector. However, speaking of food, on the platform we have been hearing about for some time Almond mom. The topic, which mainly involves the very young, is truly curious. But do you know what that means? If you have any doubts, we’ll explain it to you. Let’s start with the literal translation of the expression: Mother almond. Mom, yes, because in the middle there is the maternal figure (or in any case a carer) who, in this case, is linked to the nutrition of the children in a non-positive sense, however. On the contrary.

“Take two almonds”

Starting from the beginning, you should know that it all started with a clip from 2012 that aired during the reality show The real housewives of Beverly Hills in which Yolanda Hadid he gets a call from his daughter Gigi Hadid, then 17 years old and now an internationally renowned model (like her sister Bella), because she doesn’t feel well and feels great weakness. Her mother then replies by saying “Take a couple of almonds and chew them very well”.

If the video had already sparked numerous controversies at the time, it is only with TikTok that it has become the pretext for igniting an even wider and more aggressive discussion. In fact, after the video was published on social media, Yolanda was inundated with criticism and, if she tried to defend herself by saying that that statement is extrapolated and out of context and that things are not as they seem, there is nothing to do: today the woman is the symbol of Almond Mom.

Rigid rules and deprivations

The almond mothers so would be all those moms who impose on their children

a diet that is not only rigid but restrictive, based on a series of continuous deprivations. Those who, obsessively checking what and how much kids eat, urge them to limit as much as possible the amount of food and calories they ingest during the day. Very often, among other things, they are the first ones who have certain habits aimed at maintaining a slim figure, at achieving a physical shape that they consider perfect but, in reality, it is often the embodiment of excessive thinness. Mother almond is considered as an example Gwyneth Paltrowthe actress who has always caused discussions for her nutrition and the various diets she undergoes.

The “rebellion” on TikTok

On TikTok, today thehashtag #almondmom continues to multiply – we are on the 200 million views worldwide – and that’s good. Furthermore, tiktokers are also increasing, explaining how dangerous this phenomenon is, which threatens to cause serious damage not only to health but also to the psyche. In short, today there seems to be a real awareness which translates into the urgency of raising awareness and disseminating correct information. On the other hand, however, there are also supporters of Almond moms: users who are proud to let it be known that they are “acting like my almond Mama”. This, alas, is worrying. Very.