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Eat Your Way to Mental Health
The old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. According to recent research being done in Australia and the UK, it may also keep the psychiatrist away! According to this article, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption can have positive effects on mental health; similar to the well-documented … Read More
Common Misconceptions About Binge Eating Disorder
Millions of people struggle with Binge Eating Disorder (BED), which is actually the most common eating disorder in America. BED is a serious and potentially dangerous mental health condition. One of the best ways to help those struggling with BED is to better understand it. Here are several common misconceptions … Read More
The Importance of Family in Eating Disorder Recovery
Family plays an important role in eating disorder recovery. Recovery from an eating disorder takes time, and the journey is not linear.
Young Adult Fiction Booklist: 16 Books That Address Mental Health Topics
As our culture continues to fight the stigma of mental illness, a number of authors in young adult fiction have begun to address the subject through stories of teen characters living with mental health issues. Check out the booklist of titles that address mental health topics rounded up by Riveted, … Read More
Understanding Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED) is different from other eating disorders. It involves recurrent binge eating without the use of other behaviors such as purging, excessive exercise, or laxative use. It is important to understand that binge eating is different from simply overeating. Binge eating episodes occur more frequently and typically … Read More
How Does a Nutritionist Work with Counseling?
Do you find yourself rushed and reaching for the nearest and quickest food to feed yourself and your family? We all balance many things during the week, and sometimes our nutrition gets put on the back burner. Food provides essential nutrients that contribute to our overall physical health, brain functioning, … Read More
Eating During the Holidays
When I think about the holidays, I immediately envision family and food. While some may look forward to spending time surrounded by family and feasting, others can dread this time of year. The holidays can be a trigger time for those suffering from an eating disorder. In fact, in January, … Read More
Healthy Eaters = Diet Success
Why is it that diets fail? Often, it is our thoughts that sabotage us in succeeding with eating healthy. The thought that you can’t have the french fries, pizza, or ice cream you have enjoyed for years incites a sense of rebellion. For most of us, this causes us to … Read More
Eating Mindlessly and the Strategies to Resist
We’ve all done it – eating the entire gallon, box, or bag of junk/snacks in one sitting without realizing what we were doing. This lack of awareness or mindless eating contributes to many people’s struggle with maintaining a healthy weight and balanced life. Turns out, there is a mind-body connection … Read More
