The article discusses the risks associated with orthorexia, an obsession with healthy eating that can lead to dangerous eating patterns. It highlights how the media fuels the ultra-processed food debate, creating confusion around food choices. While it’s important to pursue health and well-being, the author emphasizes the necessity of finding balance instead of falling into the trap of restrictive diets or health fads. The key takeaway is to approach health with curiosity and moderation, avoiding dangerous extremes.
Being obsessed with health and 'healthful' eating can be dangerous. Orthorexia might look like 'normal' health-conscious behavior, but it is a slippery slope.
The ultra-processed food war is upon us. We are already well into the 'Make America Healthy Again' rhetoric, and I have a feeling we are about to hear much more confusing messaging.
There is nothing wrong with seeking new approaches to feeling better. I advocate trying to slow down and get more curious within yourself...
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