The sad reality of almond moms is that they, too, have probably dealt with the same messaging all throughout their lives. There's no denying that diet culture is still prominent, but at least nowadays, many people are challenging these toxic "rules" and promoting healthier ideas in place of them. Most almond moms grew up in a generation riddled with unhealthy and unrealistic beauty standards and fad diets, without anybody around to point out how much harm they can cause. 

Likewise, their own parents probably added fuel to the fire with even more antiquated advice on what a woman's body should look like and kept them on a strict diet that resembled what they were projecting onto their children. They were most likely ingrained with the misconception that energy-dense food, sugar, and fats have absolutely no place in a healthy diet. They were made to believe these "unhealthy" foods would compromise their overall health and physique. 

In a way, many almond moms truly believe they're helping their children lead a healthier lifestyle by eliminating junk food and promoting exercising too much. It's important to know that almond moms don't have to put their children on a strict diet and exercise program for the behavior to be projected onto them. Kids can glean all the negative ideas and face the ill effects of having an almond mom by simply watching them follow their diet and exercise rules.