“Sweetgreen’s Surprising New Twist: Kids’ Meals Target Adult Women Battling Eating Disorders”
In a world where every calorie counts and salad leaves reign supreme, one fast-casual chain has taken an unusual approach to customer satisfaction. Sweetgreen, in its latest culinary venture, appears to have zeroed in on a rather niche audience—adult women grappling with eating disorders—by introducing its expanded line of kids’ meals. It’s almost like they’ve answered the age-old question: What if Peter Pan had a meal plan?
Picture this: women who spend more time at the gym than in their own kitchens now have a delightful new option—meals so petite, even a toddler would finish them in a few bites. With comments that walk the delicate line between humor and discomfort, Sweetgreen’s spokesperson Anne Sindler assures us this menu was crafted with care, featuring just enough “fresh, seasonal ingredients” to nourish both the body and perhaps a touch of irony. As criticism brews around these meals, which are essentially designed for the daintiest appetites, it leaves us wondering—what next? A gluten-free air sandwich? Buckle up, folks, the culinary landscape is getting a tad surreal!
LOS ANGELES—In an effort to better cater to its customer base, Sweetgreen unveiled an expanded line of kids’ meals Wednesday for adult women with eating disorders. “For years, our gaunt customers have been telling us they love the 275-calorie children’s Mini Mezze, but they just wish it were smaller,” said Anne Sindler, a spokesperson for the fast casual chain, who explained that the new expanded kids’ menu was inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients as well as the frail, 35-year-old women who stopped by the pickup counter every evening after spending more than two hours on the gym treadmill. “Don’t worry, we already know you don’t want any salad dressing. Feel free to pass out right onto the plate. Now you can enjoy eight whole spinach leaves and an apple slice. Plus, every kids’ meal comes with a cup of water you can splash onto your bowl when it’s time to stop eating.” At press time, the company had responded to public backlash by clarifying that adult men with eating disorders were allowed to order the kids’ meals too.
