Tips for Meal Planning in Eating Disorder Recovery
Tips for Meal Planning in Eating Disorder Recovery Before discussing tips for meal planning in eating disorder recovery, it is important to understand that everyone’s nutritional needs vary. Working with […]
How A Dietitian Can Support You In Eating Disorder Recovery
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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.
How Can Nutrition Fact Labels Be Harmful?
Nutrition fact labels are tables containing information on packaged foods. They inform consumers about the ingredients, additives, and nutritional properties of a specific food to aid in decision-making. Although these labels are important for people who suffer from allergies and intolerances, they can be harmful to those who suffer from disordered eating or an eating disorder.
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.
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.