What is Orthorexia? Is it possible, or even healthy, to be a perfect eater? In today’s health-conscious world, the pursuit of a balanced diet and lifestyle is encouraged. Extreme dietary changes, like cutting out entire food groups, can even be commended. However, it is possible for a fixation on perfect eating to go too far […]

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are no longer used only by people with diabetes. Social media, wellness influencers, and biohacking culture have popularized CGMs as tools for optimizing blood sugar, energy, metabolism, and even weight. But is wearing a CGM actually helpful if you don’t have diabetes? And could constant access to blood sugar data do […]

Protein is everywhere right now. From protein coffee and protein chips to social media claims that you need way more protein to be healthy, build muscle, lose weight, or balance hormones — protein has become the centerpiece of modern diet culture. But while protein is an essential nutrient, the current protein craze often oversimplifies how […]

The holiday season can be stressful for anyone — and for those in eating disorder recovery, it can feel particularly challenging. With family gatherings, office parties, and festive foods everywhere, it’s easy to feel pressured to follow rules or restrict food. The key to navigating the holidays is flexibility and self-compassion. A flexible food plan […]

Whether you are brand new or well seasoned in your eating disorder recovery, it is normal to experience triggering events and stressors that might increase urges to return to disordered behaviors. While you can’t alway control whether or not you are triggered – sometimes it can be as unavoidable as poor sleep or a passing […]