Recent Studies on the Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Disorders
More evidence is emerging about how the pandemic has affected eating disorders (EDs). This article will summarise these recent findings. Rates of Eating Disorders
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Intermittent Fasting and Disordered Eating
Intermittent fasting has been one of the most popular (and most googled) diets for the past few years. Although there is some interesting evidence…
The Link Between Disordered Eating and IBS
There are a number of links between disordered eating and IBS. Sometimes it can be a ‘chicken and egg’ situation as struggling with disordered…
Why Do We Need Fats in Our Diet?
We recently explored the importance of body fat. This article by Registered Nutritionist Sophie Gastman (reviewed by Registered Dietitian Maeve Hanan) will explore the…
The Functions of Body Fat
Although body fat has a negative reputation, thanks to diet culture, it plays a number of vital roles when it comes to our health.
Is Obesity a Disease?
Please note: I don't usually use the terms 'obese' or 'overweight' as these categories are flawed and often stigmatising. But I've had to use…
Intuitive Eating Linked With Reduced Disordered Eating
The EAT Study (2010-2018) was a longitudinal study (when outcomes are measured over a long period of time) that examined the impact of long-term…
What is Weight-Inclusive Care?
This article by Maeve Hanan (Registered Dietitian & Founder of Dietetically Speaking) will explain what weight-inclusive care means and why we are passionate about…
Issues With Weight-Centric Health Care
Traditional health care models tend to be weight-normative or weight-centric. This encourages the pursuit of weight loss for those with bigger bodies, usually based…
Zoom Dysmorphia Post Lockdown
The start of the pandemic back in March 2020 led us to lean on technology more than ever before. Zoom, Microsoft Teams and social…
The Evolution of Male Body Ideals
In our previous article, we discussed how female body ideals have changed over time. This article will explore how body ideals have changed for…
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
Background to the Study Over centuries people have provided anecdotal reports on the effects of starvation; however, there was little actual research on the…
The Malnourished Brain
For more information about nutrition and brain health, click here for to check out the Exploring Emotional Eating Online Course. Our brain is extraordinary, and…
How Does Stress Affect Appetite?
For more information about managing stress eating, check out the Exploring Emotional Eating Online Course. The majority, if not all of us, have experienced…
The Evolution of Female Body Image Ideals
Why Does Body Image Matter? Body image, or the way that we see our own appearance, differs from individual to individual. This can range…
Carbohydrate and Female Hormones
Low-carbohydrate diets have been around for a long time, but they became particularly popular in the 1960s when the Atkins diet arrived on the…
Why Are Carbohydrates Important?
Carbohydrates have notoriously gained a bad rep in the media over the years, but do they actually live up to this reputation? The short answer…
Dealing With the External Food Police
With restrictions easing up and down the country it can be a really exciting time to start meeting up with friends and family. However,…
Eating Well on a Budget
Opinions can be divided about whether it is achievable to eat a healthy balanced diet when money is a concern. On the one hand,…
Beetroot Chilli
This recipe is extreme quick to make and also very tasty! Ingredients (serves 3-4) 400g tin of Mexican bean mix400g tin of black beans400g…
Fad Diets — What’s the Harm?
As we reflect on the past year and think about our future goals, the urge for self-improvement can be strong. This is why detoxes,…
Beetroot Soup Recipe
This is a delicious and warming soup, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! This soup also freezes well, so you…
How Can Vegans Meet Their Requirement for Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
My intern Zachary Wenger has previously written about whether protein, certain vitamins or minerals are of concern for those adopting a vegan diet. To…
Are Vegan Diets Low in Certain Minerals?
My wonderful intern Zachary Wenger has previously written about whether protein or certain vitamins are nutrients of concern for vegans. This article explores whether…