The Role of a Dietitian In Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder treatment and recovery can look different for every individual, and it is important to remember that recovery is not meant to happen alone. For many, treating an eating disorder requires the efforts of many other professionals on an interdisciplinary team, including general practitioners, therapists, psychiatrists, and dietitians. Understanding the role of each of […]
Nutrition Fact Labels in Eating Disorder Recovery
The body has a way of regulating its weight, just like it has a way of regulating its temperature. It is difficult, or even impossible, to manipulate your body’s weight in a healthy way because the body will use mechanisms to maintain its set point.
Eating Disorders and Veganism
According to food trend analysts, veganism was the number one food trend in 2020. Veganism is a way of living that avoids any products derived from animals. When it comes to the diet, this means avoiding consuming all animal products, including meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, seafood, and even honey. Veganism can also be used to practice sustainability, as animal agriculture produces higher levels of carbon emissions. Although veganism may be the most practical choice for someone with these beliefs, the risks of this diet are significant to consider.
Food Allergies — An Eating Disorder in Disguise?
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.
Weight Restoration in Eating Disorder Recovery
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.
Nutrition Education in Eating Disorder Recovery
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.
Anorexia Nervosa: Facts & Statistics
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.
What is Normal Eating?
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.
Making Peace with Macros
“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.