Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with "clean" or "pure" eating that can spiral into anxiety, isolation, and malnutrition. What begins as a desire for health can become a rigid, all-consuming pattern that disrupts life and well-being.

We unpack:

• What orthorexia is—and what it isn't

• Key warning signs and symptoms to watch for

• How the clean eating movement and wellness culture can quietly fuel disordered eating • Why this trend is rising so rapidly in Western societies

• The physical and psychological toll of orthorexia • Who's most at risk—and what makes certain people more vulnerable

• The role of perfectionism, anxiety, and social media in disordered eating • How to recognize when "healthy" has gone too far

• Treatment approaches that help rebuild a nourishing, balanced relationship with food

Key Takeaway:

There's a fine line between nourishing your body and obsessing over food. Orthorexia hides behind the mask of health—but healing begins with awareness, compassion, and a return to balance.

Resources & References:

• WebMD: What is Orthorexia?

• Psychology Today: Orthorexia Basics

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): nationaleatingdisorders.org/orthorexia

• Harvard Health Blog: Orthorexia: The Extreme Quest for a Healthy Diet

• Good Housekeeping: What Is Orthorexia? by Jessica Teich

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