orthorexia
Nutrition Counseling for orthorexia in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC
Orthorexia involves an obsessive focus on “clean,” “pure,” or “healthy” eating that becomes rigid and disruptive to daily life. While often reinforced by wellness culture, it can lead to anxiety, social isolation, and nutritional imbalance. Recovery focuses on flexibility, trust, and reducing food fear.
signs and symptoms
▢ Obsessive focus on “clean” or “healthy” eating
▢ Anxiety about food ingredients or processing
▢ Rigid food rules and restrictions
▢ Difficulty eating socially or spontaneously
▢ Moralizing foods as “good” or “bad”
▢ Distress when “healthy eating” rules are broken
how we support
▢ Reducing anxiety around food choices
▢ Challenging rigid wellness beliefs
▢ Expanding food flexibility gradually
▢ Rebuilding intuitive eating skills
▢ Supporting a less fear-based relationship with food
We help clients move away from rigid food rules and toward flexibility and trust.
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Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Dietitian & Nutritionist
