The star has been accused of being a ‘toxic influence’ but she’s not the only celebrity promoting dubious diet products Kim Kardashian has angered fans, and been accused of promoting disordered eating, after advertising appetite suppressants on Instagram. On Tuesday Kardashian West, who has more than 111 million Instagram followers, posted a photo of her sucking a Flat Tummy lollipop, which promises to curb food cravings. In a promotional caption she described the product as “literally unreal” and offered a discount code. Following immediate backlash, she deleted the post on Wednesday morning. Unlike most of us, Kardashian West isn’t just screaming into the void when she posts on social media; she exerts immense influence. Indeed, last week the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced it was honouring the reality TV star with its first ever Influencer Award , such is her ability to dictate taste and get people to buy things. But with great...
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