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Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals’ lives and their contribution to high mortality rates. Intense mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and a high risk of suicide, further amplify their harm. Binge eating disorder has historically been overshadowed.What is a Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder (BED) is a behavioral disorder identified by compulsive overeating. While occasional overeating is normal, an eating disorder interferes in an individual’s daily life, affecting mental,…

Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Danielle Meinert, 31, finishing a salad. For most of her life, she had ARFID, a restrictive eating disorder. Danielle Meinert Danielle Meinert, 31, developed a restrictive eating disorder when she was two.She could only eat bread and cheese, and exposure to new foods through therapy was very distressing.Meinert tried psilocybin and now eats salads, sushi, and fruit. The Mediterranean diet, considered the healthiest in the world, emphasizes whole foods like fruits and vegetables with limits on red meat, sugar, white bread, and dairy.But some people with Avoidant…

The Mediterranean diet, considered the healthiest in the world, emphasizes whole foods like fruits and vegetables with limits on red meat, sugar, white bread, and dairy.Danielle Meinert, 31, was one of them. As a baby, her family affectionately called her the “garbage disposal” because she would eat anything given to her. But that changed when, aged two, she underwent ear surgery because she was born mostly deaf.”The moment that I woke up and my parents gave me food for the first time after the surgery, they said that I didn’t eat and I refused all the food that they had…

Q: I take a daily fiber supplement, but I’m confused about whether it offers the same health benefits as fiber-rich foods. Is getting fiber from a supplement just as good?It depends on your definition of “good,” said Dr. Denise Millstine, an integrative medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic. If your goal is to improve your bowel movements or reduce some digestive symptoms (like constipation, diarrhea, bloating or cramping), she said, fiber supplements can often help.But they won’t offer the same vitamins, minerals and other beneficial compounds found in fiber-rich foods, she noted.Fiber is a nutrient that our digestive systems can’t…

Well here we are, I’m in my final week of pregnancy! I cannot believe how time has flown! But this is me! I’m feeling great still, fielding a lot of texts from loved ones checking in, and just doing the final last minute things before baby arrives…any day now! Part of me seriously thought that the *booms* from the fireworks over the Fourth of July were going to startle her into coming out into the world to see what all the ruckus was about! But I’ve been spending a lot of time walking and praying and just being quiet. We’re…

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN  —  Jill was in middle school when she began eating in her sleep. Despite carrying the food back to her bed to devour night after night, she didn’t have a clue about what she had done until the next morning. “I would wake up with these containers or wrappers from an entire box of crackers or cookies on my bed or by the side of my bed,” said Jill, now 62, who lives an hour away from Minneapolis. Due to stigma…

Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods such as hot dogs, sausages, and deli meats have been linked to a higher mortality risk. Howard Kingsnorth/Getty ImagesA diet heavy in ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of mortality among older Americans by as much as 10%, according to new research.The research tracked the diet and health of over half a million participants over more than 20 years.The highest level of ultra-processed food consumption was in the younger members of the researcher’s older adult cohort.Eating ultra-processed food is linked to an increased risk of mortality in older people, an extended new study suggests.People who consumed…

Busy schedules and convenience have given a green signal to frozen foods for being a staple food in modern households as they have a long shelf life and are easy to prepare. However, despite their benefits, there are several side effects associated with consuming frozen foods that are worth considering. Here’s all you need to know about the ill effects of frozen foods that you must be aware of.Read more…Nutrient lossOne of the primary concerns with frozen foods is the potential loss of nutrients. Although freezing can preserve vitamins and minerals to some extent, the process of blanching (a brief…

Being a pet parent comes with its fair share of responsibilities, including feeding them a nutritious diet. Ensuring your dog has the right food (and balancing it with their favorite dog treats) can offer multiple health benefits, including weight management and maintaining a healthy immune system, according to experts.“Commercially processed canned or kibble foods are formulated to meet dogs’ nutritional needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals — they’re convenient, consistent and readily available, and they undergo a process of quality control and inspection that is meant to catch any contaminants or pathogens before they affect pets or people,” says…

Nitrates in cured meats, such as bacon, hot dogs and cold cuts, have long had a bad rap, but more recently there’s been a lot of talk about the health benefits of nitrates in beets and other vegetables. Confusing? Yes. But we’ll straighten it all out for you. What Are Nitrates? According to the National Library of Medicine’s resource, StatPearls, nitrates are compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygen. Most come from plants, such as leafy greens, beets and celery. They are also added to processed meats in the form of sodium nitrate or sodium nitrite as a preservative, or…