How Anxiety Can Lead to Disordered Eating
When you have an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder, it's not unusual for you to also have another mental health issue. These problems can include (but aren't limited to) depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety...
Sleep and Eating Disorders
Have you noticed a pattern between your diet and quality of sleep? Insomnia or sleep disturbances are common among those with eating disorders (ED). Sleep and eating are essential for one’s physical and psychological functioning - it is important to maintain a...
Why Nutrient Timing is Important
Intermittent fasting is becoming more and more popular. However, there is not enough research out there to support the long term effects of intermittent fasting on the body. Going all day without eating can potentially be harmful, especially to those who already have...
Having an Eating Disorder While Home During the Pandemic
Healthy eating and a healthy diet are the foundation for a healthy life. Young individuals are at higher risk for developing an eating disorder in college. However, adolescents home from college now may also be at higher risk as well as an eating disorder develops...
Keeping Your Hunger Stable Throughout the Day
Sitting around at home can get boring and make it easier to wander off to the kitchen even if you’re not hungry. During stressful times, our hormones are disrupted, which can also disrupt recognizing the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger....
How to Make Cooking Fun During Coronavirus
Fortunately the weather is beginning to get nicer. Take advantage of the weather and go outside and get some fresh air! Grilling outside is a great way to have fun with cooking healthy, enjoy variety with food and also gives you the opportunity to have a mini cookout...
Alcohol Intake Spikes During Health Crisis
According to CNN, alcoholic beverage sales shot up to 55% in the third week of March as millions of Americans are staying home and drinking alcohol to pass time. The growth in sales peaked as more states issued stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 crisis. Drinking...
Freezer and Staple Food Friendly Shopping Tips
Going to the grocery store can be overwhelming during this pandemic. Buying freezer friendly and staple foods allows for a longer shelf life. At the same time, you can save money. Buying canned foods or foods you can freeze allows for less frequent trips to the...
How To Prevent a Binge During a Health Crisis
When you feel as you are stuck inside the house, try to turn this thought into a positive thought, such as you are safe at home (instead of stuck at home). Someone with binge eating disorder, however, may not feel safe at home. Being home all day can also increase the...
How Fitspiration is Affecting Body Image
Fitspiration is a popular online trend, aiming to motivate others to develop a healthy lifestyle through eating healthy and exercising.1 It can be an easy distraction from everything on social media and is becoming more popular as more people quarantine due to the...
