There are different types of eating disorders.
We will tell you what orthorexia is and how it manifests itself.
What is orthorexia
Orthorexia, or orthorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder in which a person is obsessed with eating healthy.
Unlike other disorders, orthorexia is not related to the quantity of food consumed, but to the quality.
Signs you have orthorexia
As a rule, with orthorexia, people completely exclude from their diet foods that contain flavorings, dyes, preservatives and other additives.
The disorder is also often characterized by a refusal to consume sugars and fats.
Therefore, a person chooses to eat only foods that are “healthy and safe” for health.
Why is orthorexia dangerous
If you completely exclude any type of food from your diet, this can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, as well as exhaustion.
This entails the development of many diseases and disruptions of all body systems.
In addition, the disorder brings a lot of anxiety and worry about food and nutrition.
This, in turn, makes it difficult to relax and communicate with other people.
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have orthorexia, it is worth seeking advice from a psychotherapist.
Previously, we told you how to replace bread, pasta and pastries for people with gluten intolerance.
