Nutritionally Health Conscious or Obsession???

[Guest guest]

I thought the following two articles were interesting...just thought

I'd share them in case anyone is curious...

 

When healthy nutrition becomes an eating disorder: Orthorexia

 

http://www.beyondveg.com/billings-t/orthorexia/orthorexia-1a.shtml

 

Health Food Junkie

 

http://www.beyondveg.com/bratman-s/hfj/hf-junkie-1a.shtml

 

Everyone of course is free to form their own opinions and

interpretations of the above...whether pro or con.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Christy, these are great articles; a lot of 'food' for thought! I know I

could easily become obsessive in this area, and while I know I have to be

careful for my own sake, I don't want to become crazed! Right now, with where I

am, being new to this and all, I have found if I open the door to cooked food

right now, it is just too much of a trigger for a major binge. But I am

definitely relaxing within the boundaries of raw food. IFor example, if I can't

find organic, then the conventional veggies/fruits will do. Percentages? I know

I feel better if I eat lower in fat, but I'm not going to worry about indulging

now and then. Life is too short!

 

The other aspect of this that is emphasized by many of the veteran teachers is

that food is only one part of it--sleep, sunshine, fresh air, exercise, are all

important parts of becoming well and living happily and healthfully. I'm trying

to put more of my energy into those areas as well, and learning to enjoy the

ride, so to speak!

 

Thanks for sharing these!

 

Peace,

Valerie

 

Christy <yogafreeze wrote:

 

I thought the following two articles were interesting...just thought

I'd share them in case anyone is curious...

 

When healthy nutrition becomes an eating disorder: Orthorexia

 

http://www.beyondveg.com/billings-t/orthorexia/orthorexia-1a.shtml

 

Health Food Junkie

 

http://www.beyondveg.com/bratman-s/hfj/hf-junkie-1a.shtml

 

Everyone of course is free to form their own opinions and

interpretations of the above...whether pro or con.

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

You're welcome Valerie. I need to concentrate more on the exercise

and sunshine as well. Between work and classes I'm indoors most of

the time and need to exercise more often. I feel so much better after

running or riding my bike.