Weight Loss Special – with Prof Giles Yeo
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Orthorexia and Modern Eating Disorders
Orthorexia is a modern eating disorder that involves a fear of not eating correctly, leading individuals to strictly adhere to a self-prescribed 'correct' way of eating. This fear is often fueled by social media platforms like Instagram. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, orthorexia focuses on controlling what is consumed through a specific dietary regimen, with a trend of increasing cases, especially among young, high-functioning women. The speaker emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all perfect diet and suggests a diet rich in protein, fiber, and plant-based foods as generally beneficial.
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