Oct 29

Oct 29 NWP Episode 122: Is It Healthy Eating or Orthorexia?

Orthorexia is an eating disorder on the rise, and while it’s not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual just yet, its a valid, real issue we need to address. This eating disorder is picking up in speed, especially due to the cultural fixation we have on clean eating. In this episode, we discuss:

Basic definition of Orthorexia
Warning signs and symptoms you may be struggling with orthorexia
Specific examples I’ve seen in clinical practice of orthorexia
A self help test from Dr. Bratman
What healthy eating and living looks like in contrast to orthorexia

Resources and References:

Nourishing Women Podcast Episode 53: Orthorexia An Eating Disorder on the Rise and in Disguise

Nourishing Women Podcast Episode 98: REPOST Q&A- Recognizing and Combatting Orthorexic Tendencies, the Hallmark Symptoms of SIBO, and Hunger/Fullness Cues During Recovery

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia

http://www.orthorexia.com/

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/10/07/766847274/when-efforts-to-eat-clean-become-an-unhealthy-obsession

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Orthorexia is an eating disorder on the rise, and while it's not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual just yet, its a valid, real issue we need to address. This eating disorder is picking up in speed, especially due to the cultural fixation we have on clean eating.