Deprogram Diet Culture
by Dr. Supatra Tovar, Anew
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Awards & Endorsements
Author(s)
Supatra Tovar
Related Titles
| Publisher | ANEW |
| Publication | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 979-8886451948 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Age | 18 - 99 |
| Price | $24.95 |
Deprogram Diet Culture
"My struggle with healthy eating wasn’t nearly as much a physiological struggle as it was a mindset struggle. And overcoming challenges and struggles by creating a better mindset was something I know a great deal about... So read this book and relax. You don’t have to struggle. You can change your thoughts around food... and when you change your behaviors around food, you will change your results."
—Weldon Long, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller
The Power of Consistency and The Upside of Fear
AMAZON BEST SELLER
MULTIPLE-AWARD WINNER
Ditch the Diet and Gain a Healthy Relationship with Food
Dieting is one of the greatest contributors to weight gain. Yet the pressure to be thin is always present through advertising, social media, and even subtle influences from family and friends. As a young woman, Dr. Supatra Tovar was trapped in the frustrating cycle of dieting and disappointment and was determined to break free from the Diet Culture hamster wheel. Combining scientific research with clinical work as a licensed psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert, Dr. Tovar developed a unique approach that has helped her and her clients naturally achieve sustainable health.
Now Dr. Tovar will teach you the steps to eliminate Diet Culture's negative influence by explaining the science of why diets fail, while providing simple steps to help you achieve a healthy mind-body-soul relationship. By focusing on scientifically proven methods to change your mindset, tune into your body, and eat mindfully, she will help you reshape your relationship with food, heal your mind, and live a diet-free life.
You will hear
- transformative stories,
- work through simple exercises, and
- gain access to valuable resources including meditation videos, a mindful eating journal, a workbook, and a cookbook
—all in support of your journey to a more joyful, balanced, and self-accepting life.
- The book is ideal for readers interested in self-help, mental health, body image, and sustainable wellness and appeals to adult professionals, women seeking body-positive resources, and younger audiences struggling with societal pressures.
Deprogram Diet Culture is available in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats. An additional companion pdf document accompanies all audiobook purchases. The book has also been translated into Spanish for USA corporate sales.
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
The National Indie Excellence Award in Diet & Nutrition
The National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) recognizes books that demonstrate overall excellence throughout both form and content. Entries are evaluated across a scale of metrics by trusted and experienced jurors.
NIEA celebrates the physical book as a cornerstone of the publishing industry. Since 2005, the awards have championed independent authors and publishers who produce high-quality books. Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry professionals—including publishers, authors, editors, and book designers—using a rigorous set of criteria.
Nonfiction Authors Association Bronze Award
The Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards honor excellence in nonfiction books based on the quality of the writing and production of the book (editing, design, and other details).
Amazon Best Seller across multiple categories
Amazon Best-Seller in at least two categories in every format (hardback, Kindle eBook, and Audible audiobook), including:
- Amazon (hardback) Top 20 Best Seller in Self-Help for Eating Disorders & Body Image Category (2024)
- Kindle Top 20 Best Seller in Self-Help for Eating Disorders & Body Image Category (2024)
- Kindle Top 30 Best Seller in Healthy Diets Category (2024)
Endorsements
Endorsements
“It is with clarity and wisdom that Deprogram Diet Culture takes anyone struggling with dieting, food, and eating on an engaging journey of awakening. Dr. Supatra Tovar skillfully weaves together real-life anecdotes, behavioral change practices, the power of mindfulness, and cutting-edge research to give readers the tools necessary to transform their experience with food, dieting, and body. If you want to get off the diet merry-go-round and heal your relationship with food, look no further. Deprogram Diet Culture is a pathbreaking book for realizing the peace, balance, and joy that are inherent in each bite and morsel.”
former vice president,
The Center for Mindful Eating;
best-selling author,
The Mindfulness Toolbox, Simply Mindful,
Meal by Meal, and Simply Mindful Resilience
“In the fitness world, we often grapple with the perplexing maze of diets, each promising miracles but leaving us in a tizzy of guilt and shame. Dr. Tovar’s book is a breath of fresh air, guiding you to break free from the dieting hamster wheel. It’s not just about shedding pounds; it’s about reshaping your relationship with food and yourself. For anyone tired of the endless cycle of dieting, this book is your ticket to a healthier, happier you, without ever having to diet again!”
fitness and wellness expert;
best-selling author of Sexy in 6 and
Super Fit Mama; creator of workouts bootybarre and bbarreless
“As a woman whose career is centered in entertainment, I know firsthand what the demands of Diet Culture have produced in the way of insecurity in what perfection is supposed to look like, and I highly recommend Deprogram Diet Culture as a way of reimagining our relationships to food and ourselves.”
co-lead singer of Fitz and The Tantrums,
Scaggs Entertainment, Inc.
“Dr. Tovar shows us how to break free from unhealthy relationships with food to develop peace and power from a healthy relationship with eating. The key to the wisdom she provides is her integration of personal experiences, case examples, and the science of psychology. Deprogram Diet Culture is rational guidance in a world of senseless dieting.”
licensed clinical psychologist,
national best-selling author
“From my journey exploring cheap eats to gourmet treats, I know the pressure of maintaining health when working in the food industry. Deprogram Diet Culture is a lifeline, offering realistic and healthy approaches to food while never losing the fun and joy that comes with eating and enjoying every single bite.”
PBS, and History Channel;
food writer for The Takeout,
Texas Highways, and Ali Khan Eats
Endorsements
“As a professor committed to improving individual and com- munity health, I appreciate the approach of Deprogram Diet Culture. Dr. Tovar’s book offers practical, science-based strategies for lifelong healthy eating habits, free from the constraints of traditional dieting.”
professor and chair,
Department of Nutrition and Food Science,
California State University, Los Angeles
“As a fellow psychologist, nutritionist, and passionate advocate for women’s well-being, I’m delighted to endorse Deprogram Diet Culture by Dr. Supatra Tovar. This book brilliantly addresses the unique challenges women face with dieting, especially during midlife. It offers a refreshing perspective on why diets fail and guides you toward a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food and yourself. Buy this book and ditch dieting forever.”
The Midlife Whisperer®
“After teaching cooking and healthy eating for so many years, I was surprised to learn that Dr. Supatra Tovar’s book has completely opened my mind to a new way of looking and thinking about food. I instantly implemented the changes and noticed how I started to enjoy eating and had a better and healthier relationship with food. Dr. Supatra Tovar’s approach is wise, compassionate, full of common sense, and easy. I recommend everyone read this book as it will improve your relationship with food and make you feel better about yourself (and as a side effect, you will come back to your normal weight without worrying about it). A must-read!”
award-winning chef;
cooking teacher;
author of Vegan for Friends, Energy, and Plantbased cookbooks
Principal, The Omary Group;
former faculty member, Departments of Human Nutrition and Food Science,
Cal Poly Pomona and
California State University,
Los Angeles
Endorsements
“As a trainer who values the importance of integrating science-based perspectives to educate how we create change in our body, I applaud Deprogram Diet Culture for incorporating this empowering approach. Dr. Tovar’s book provides this valuable support and much-needed encouragement to redefine our relationship with food and self.”
joint mobility and
Pilates specialist
physical therapist;
best-selling author of
Settled: How to Find Calm in a
Stress-Inducing World
television video editor
Authors
Supatra Tovar
As one of the only licensed clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and certified fitness expert, Dr. Supatra Tovar teaches clients how to use research-based techniques in behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise kinesiology to overcome complex challenges. She harnesses the different disciplines of her background to show her clients how small modifications to daily habits transform mindsets, enhance personal relationships, and accelerate career trajectories.
To help people beyond her practice, Dr. Tovar started her company, ANEW, where she produces books, short videos, online courses, newsletters, and a podcast to share the simple routines she developed from her deep understanding of the mind, body, and nutrition. Her first book, Deprogram Diet Culture, became an Amazon bestseller across multiple categories and was honored with a 2025 Bronze Award by the Nonfiction Authors Association and a 2025 National Indie Excellence Award. The program guides participants through the successful 7-step method she has employed to help clients break free from the destructive cycles of dieting and weight gain.
Dr. Tovar has spoken at a TedX conference and to corporate clients on how to cultivate habits that foster the change they want in their health, their career, and their relationships. She has been interviewed by the Times of London, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and other media outlets. She also hosts a popular health and wellness podcast, ANEW Insight, where she explores the integration of psychology, nutrition, and physical wellness.
Dr. Tovar earned her doctorate in clinical psychology and has two master’s degrees, including a Master of Science in Nutrition. She is also a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor, reflecting over 20 years of dedication to integrating physical, mental, and nutritional health.