"Orthorexia" Is Becoming More And More Common, So Here's What Experts Say To Know About It
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"Orthorexia" Is Becoming More And More Common, So Here's What Experts Say To Know About It
"Instead of obsessing over the latest food trend, focus on realistic goals - "so, not focusing on whether or not a food is clean, but focusing on whether or not you have variety in your meals," Heise said. "Are you getting a variety of different foods? Are you getting a variety of different nutrients? Because that's where true nutrition comes in.""
"Auguste said it's important to let go of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to eating, which includes rules around following one specific diet or a rigid plan to lose weight. "I have so many patients that do that, and then it's not sustainable to be 100% all of the time," Auguste added. Then, when they fall off of the diet, they feel like a failure and give up, she noted."
Nutrition needs vary between individuals, so copying another person's diet or following social media trends often mismatches personal requirements. Emphasize realistic goals that prioritize variety across meals and a broad range of nutrients rather than rigid definitions of "clean" foods. All-or-nothing dieting and strict weight-loss rules tend to be unsustainable and can produce cycles of adherence followed by abandonment. Fear of relinquishing absolute dietary control can contribute to disordered patterns such as orthorexia, increasing anxiety about any deviation. Sustainable approaches focus on flexibility, achievable habits, and nutrient diversity to maintain long-term well-being without perfection.
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