Orthorexia
An eating disorder driven by “clean eating.”
Orthorexia is an eating disorder characterized by “clean eating” and food rules that become obsessive and/or extreme.
Warning Signs of Orthorexia…
Restrictive eating based upon food rules
Obsession with eating only healthy, organic, clean, or unprocessed foods
Anxiety and distress related to inability to adhere to dietary rules
Strict exercise routine
Rigid thinking
Medical issues including (but not limited to) malnutrition, chemical imbalances, low heart rate, weight loss, loss of energy