During filming of the Israeli cooking competition "The Winning Kitchen VIP," television personality Judy Nir Mozes revealed an unconventional method she uses to maintain her weight, even when she finds the food particularly delicious. But the unusual habit that surprised those around the table has also raised questions about the message it may send, particularly to young women.
In a segment from the program, published by Eran Swissa and set to air Sunday evening on Keshet 12, Nir Mozes is seen tasting a dish served to her, then pulling a salt shaker from her bag and pouring a large amount of salt over the food. The reason? To make it impossible for her to continue eating.
"If there's something I really love and that tastes very good to me, and I don't want to finish eating at such a late hour, I just put salt on it so I can't eat any more," she explained to the surprised guests.
Personal method or dangerous message?
It turns out this is not a one-time habit. Ron Levin, her partner on the show, shared that Nir Mozes does this in restaurants as well, even when desserts are brought to the table on the house. According to him, sometimes they only manage to taste a single bite before she pulls out the salt shaker.
But behind the unusual method lies a message that could be dangerous, especially for young women. The desire to maintain one's weight is one thing, but the idea that food must be destroyed in order to avoid eating it could encourage an unhealthy relationship with food and reinforce behaviors characteristic of eating disorders.
In an era when many young women struggle with pressures around weight and body image, presenting such behavior as a diet "trick" could be particularly problematic. For those already at risk of developing eating disorders, these kind of messages could reinforce fear of food, feelings of guilt around eating, and harmful habits.
