Orthorexia – When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes Unhealthy
Orthorexia Nervosa is a form of disordered eating, however, it is not yet recognised as an eating disorder, meaning you can’t be formally diagnosed…
Disordered Eating
Exploring the Link between Gender, Sexual Identity and Disordered Eating
The relationship between gender, sexual identity, and disordered eating is a nuanced area in need of more research. However, understanding how these factors interconnect…
What to Do if You Feel Guilty About Eating Out
Many people who have a difficult relationship with food feel anxious and guilty abut eating out due to fears about eating 'bad foods' or…
What You Need to Know About ARFID
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new, yet complex type of eating disorder that was formally recognized in the DSM-V in…
Protecting Your Relationship With Food at Christmas
The festive season can be challenging for those who have a difficult relationship with food or who struggle with disordered eating, because food plays…
Bone Health and Disordered Eating Recovery
The impact on bone health is an often overlooked consequence of disordered eating. Unlike some of the other physical side effects such as hair…
Vulnerable Times For Teenage Disordered Eating
The teenage years are referred to as the ‘vulnerable years’ as they are marked by physical, emotional, social and of course hormonal changes. Navigating…
Digestive Issues in Disordered Eating Recovery
Recovering from disordered eating is anything but a straightforward journey. It involves not only overcoming psychological barriers, but can also involve battling the uncomfortable…
How Menopause Can Impact Your Relationship With Food
Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. Typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55,…
Binge and Emotional Eating at Night
Let’s face it, most of us have probably experienced emotional eating before at some point in our lives. We’ve all had those moments when…
Do You Feel Anxious About Sugar?
The world of ‘healthy food’ loves a villain. At one point it was fat, then it was carbohydrates in general, and now it’s sugar’s…
Should Processed Foods be Feared?
What Are Processed Foods? When most people think of processed foods, they think of pre-packaged cereal or frozen pizza, but the criteria that classifies…