The term binge eating is sometimes used candidly when people feel chaotic or out of control with intake. However, binge eating disorder is a very real diagnosis that impacts 2.8 million Americans [*}. Let’s dive in below. what is binge eating disorder? Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United […]

We often talk here about how healing your relationship with food involves tuning in to your body cues and learning to respond in a supportive way. But what do you do if you don’t feel hungry? Eating when you are hungry sounds like a simple objective on the surface. But for many people, hunger is […]

It’s that time of year again, when students are heading back to campus or maybe going to college for the first time. For anyone, this transition can be difficult and for those who are in eating disorder recovery, there are additional challenges to consider. You may be moving from your supportive environment and treatment team […]

As Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders, we frequently are asked what the difference is between binge eating and emotional eating. Individuals often refer to themselves as “an emotional eater” like it is an admission of crime. We understand the shame and confusion that can arise after eating compulsively or in response to big feelings […]

Many kids tend to be fussy or picky eaters and avoid certain foods because of taste or texture preference. As parents and clinicians, it can be hard to distinguish between picky eating and an eating disorder that requires treatment such as Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID. Knowing how to distinguish picky eating from something […]