Body image is something that’s challenging for many individuals, especially in the summer months. Summer can be a time of adjustments in routine and schedule, different activities, changes in clothing, vacations, seeing more people… all of which can bring on a heightened awareness and struggles…

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States with an estimated 1-2% of the population being affected. Although it’s been around for a long time, it was only recognized as an eating disorder and added to the Diagnostic and…

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new eating disorder (ED) diagnosis that was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. This diagnosis was introduced to better categorize individuals who experience severe challenges with eating, but do…

As a Registered Dietitians working with individuals suffering from Eating Disorders and disordered eating, we frequently see people struggling with what many consider “orthorexia,” an obsession with eating foods one considers healthy. This drive for healthy or “clean” eating can become burdensome. It can impact…

Clients often ask “what is normal eating?”, which is a very nuanced and individualized answer. However, we love the below explanation which comes from the Ellyn Satter Institute:   While it may not be explicitly listed in the above list, the idea of “eating until…

When Marie’s time working at a residential treatment facility for eating disorders, we had a resident that reported significant brain fog and constipation. She shared that she had eliminated a number of food items from her diet. Each time she eliminated something she felt better…