What does orthorexia look like and how to overcome it

Have you ever heard of “orthorexia”? It’s a term to describe a type of disordered eating pattern. While not an official eating disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM V), it describes a tendency to move towards “healthful“ and “clean“ foods, often leading to an extreme fear of consuming “unhealthy“ foods. What is…

Signs of a Disordered Relationship with Exercise

Can someone who practices regular exercise be struggling with their relationship with movement? Based on the messages of diet culture, exercising can be promoted as something we “should” be doing in order to attain a specific, yet unrealistic body aesthetic, or as a way to compensate for eating “bad” foods. How does this message impact…

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023: Transforming the Narrative from Ask to Action Resources

Introduction This February 1st to 7th, Eating Disorder Groups across Canada unite to commemorate Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) with a national week of action focused on educating the public about Eating Disorders. Here we share a list of helpful resources you could check out in order to educate yourself about Eating Disorders or to…