To stay healthy, it is very important to eat healthy, that is why we eat and drink anything that keeps health in mind. But if the ghost of eating healthy things is always on your mind then perhaps it is not a good thing. Many people around us eat anything only if it is healthy. Keep track of vitamins and minerals in every food item. It is a kind of disease. We know this in medical language as orthorexia disorder. Let's talk about this from health expert LavneetBatra.
What is Orthorexia
Orthorexia is a term that describes an obsession with healthy food. People suffering from orthorexia follow a strict diet and to eat healthy, they exclude many things from their diet. They are always worried about the purity of food. In a way, it is a mixed form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. If this problem persists for a long time, the person may become mentally and physically ill.
Orthorexia Symptoms
- Checking the nutritional value of foods before eating
- looking at the menu before eating anywhere
- always eat home food
- avoiding outside food
- Avoiding food even while attending a wedding party
- Refusing to eat sugar, salt, or dairy products
- Worrying about getting sick after eating
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