Disordered Eating: How to Identify It and Address It for Better Health Outcomes
Health Up
<p>Are your thoughts about food quietly hijacking your everyday life? Could the way you're eating actually be stressing your body out instead of nourishing it?</p>
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<p>In this episode, Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian nutritionist, shares her journey into the field of nutrition and discusses the importance of understanding disordered eating, particularly orthorexia. She emphasizes the impact of stress on digestion and the necessity of managing stress for better health outcomes. Tamar also highlights the significance of personalization in nutrition and the value of seeking professional help to navigate dietary challenges. The conversation provides insights into creating a balanced relationship with food and the role of mindfulness in eating.</p>
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<p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p>
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<li>Registered dietitians specialize in nutrition and healthcare.</li>
<li>Orthorexia can lead to an unhealthy fixation on food.</li>
<li>Quality of life is a key indicator of disordered eating.</li>
<li>Stress can significantly impair digestion.</li>
<li>Setting boundaries with social media can enhance digestion.</li>
<li>Food should be enjoyed, not just seen as fuel.</li>
<li>Intention in eating can lead to better choices.</li>
<li>Mindfulness is a powerful tool for regulating food intake.</li>
<li>Seeking help from professionals can aid in nutrition management.</li>
<li>Personalized nutrition plans are essential for individual health.</li>
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<p><strong>About Tamar Samuels </strong><br>Tamar Samuels is a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-founder of Culina Health, a personalized nutrition practice based in San Francisco. She blends evidence-based nutrition with a compassionate, individualized approach to help clients improve their relationship with food and manage issues like disordered eating, stress, and digestive health. </p>
<p>🔗 Connect and learn more at <a href="https://www.culinahealth.com/" rel="nofollow">culinahealth.com</a> </p>
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<p><strong>About me&my health up & Anthony Hartcher </strong><br>me&my health up seeks to enhance and enlighten the well-being of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food as medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering. </p>
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<p><strong>Chapters</strong></p>
<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcome </p>
<p>01:11 Background and Getting to Know Tamar Samuels</p>
<p>03:45 Tamar's Professional Background </p>
<p>05:34 Tamar's Journey to Becoming a Dietitian </p>
<p>09:48 Disordered Eating and Orthorexia </p>
<p>17:12 Identifying Disordered Eating Patterns </p>
<p>22:52 Breaking Unhealthy Food Patterns </p>
<p>27:46 Emotional Eating and Moderation </p>
<p>30:37 Personalized Approaches and Resources </p>
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