This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID is a diagnosable eating disorder that was added to the DSM-5 in 2013. But what is ARFID? Let’s dig a little deeper into this eating disorder! ARFID is commonly (not always) diagnosed ... READ the POST
Hunger and Fullness with an Eating Disorder
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. The hunger/fullness scale is a commonly used intuitive eating tool that is intended to help folks connect to their internal cues related to hunger and satiety. This tool can be complicated for those recovering from an eating disorder, ... READ the POST
How to Incorporate Movement During Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Incorporating movement into your life while in recovery from an eating disorder can be complex and overwhelming to navigate. This blog post will help you develop a better understanding of what joyful movement is and when it is appropriate ... READ the POST
7 Reasons to Scrap the Scale
Do you feel dread when you think about stepping on a scale? Does seeing how much you weigh impact your mood for the rest of the day? If so, you’re not alone. Lots of people have a complicated relationship with their body and weighing themselves only makes it worse! Consider these reasons why it’s ... READ the POST
9 Ways to Assess Your Motivations for Veganism in Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Curious if veganism and eating disorder recovery can co-exist? It all comes down to motivation! Use these questions to assess your intentions. In our blog post about eating vegan in eating disorder recovery, we discussed the importance ... READ the POST
4 Questions to Ask If You Want to Go Vegan in Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. In our recent Q&A video we answered a question about the possibility of being vegan in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating. The answer to this question is complicated and depends on various factors. Many folks ... READ the POST
Being a Black Vegan in Eating Disorder Recovery
I am so delighted to share with you this interview I did with Zipporah of Zipporah the Vegan. She was kind enough to chat with me and share her experiences and insights about eating disorder recovery, veganism and racism. If you haven’t already, be sure to read my post on veganism and eating ... READ the POST
Veganism and Eating Disorders: Facts and Fiction
Veganism is a social justice movement which aims to eliminate animal exploitation and suffering as far as is possible and practicable. Because billions of animals are commodified and killed for food each year, boycotting animal agriculture is a core part of veganism. As an ethical ... READ the POST
Binge Eating Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It
Think you might have binge eating disorder? Learn the facts about this common eating disorder, when to seek help and how to improve your relationship with food. When most people hear “eating disorder” they often think of anorexia nervosa and envision a very thin, sickly-looking young white woman. ... READ the POST
6 Common Questions about Intuitive Eating
This post contains affiliate links to resources I recommend. This means if you click one of these links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this blog! Ask and you shall receive! I put a call out on social media to answer your ... READ the POST
What You Need to Know About Veganism and Orthorexia
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness week, I want to discuss an issue I personally observe in the vegan community and is sometimes (often) misconstrued by the media. If you are into food and nutrition, surely you’ve heard the words “clean”, “cleanse” and “detox” used in reference to a ... READ the POST
