Discover how nutrition fact labels impact eating disorder recovery and learn strategies to navigate them effectively with professional guidance.
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Explore the intersection of veganism and eating disorders. Learn about potential risks and parallels to disordered eating behaviors.
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The relationship between food allergies and eating disorders is complex and is a growing topic of interest for research. Not everyone who has food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities has an eating disorder. While comorbid food allergies and eating disorders can and do occur, an illegitimate, self-proclaimed food allergy can serve as a cover for a disordered relationship with food.
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Weight restoration is the most reliable predictor of remission from anorexia nervosa (AN) and is necessary for a successful recovery. Without implementing weight restoration in treatment, the eating disorder will stay. Gaining weight after intentional food restriction and overexercise can be scary and challenging, as it requires not only a behavioral change but also a shift in mindset. Weight loss can no longer be seen as the main objective — weight stabilization should be the primary goal.
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Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are among the deadliest mental health disorders. Treatment for eating disorders requires the support of a multidisciplinary team working together in an integrated program. One of the main components of treatment is nutrition education. Working with a dietitian, and incorporating a nutrition education program in treatment is essential for recovery.
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Anorexia Nervosa, commonly known as anorexia, is a serious but treatable eating disorder in which an individual adopts harmful and extreme methods to lose weight or avoid gaining weight. The development of Anorexia Nervosa is influenced by a complex variety of risk factors and is the most deadly mental illness. That’s why it is important to be able to recognize and understand not only the signs and symptoms of anorexia, but also the facts and statistics.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of conflicting rules and restrictions surrounding food? Are you tired of worrying about making the “right” food choices and just want to be able to enjoy food again? Ellyn Satter, an internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding, established a definition for “normal eating” that takes all of the pressure and guesswork out of eating. Normal eating is flexible — it looks different for each person and varies in response to your emotions, your schedule, your hunger, and your proximity to food.
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“Macros” is a shortened term for macronutrients. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein, and fats. These essential nutrients provide energy for the body which is measured in calories. Diet culture wants you to fixate on weighing your foods, counting calories, and tracking macros in pursuit of “health,” instead of eating intuitively and honoring your hunger. Macronutrients are nothing to be feared and are necessary for your health.
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