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Suneeta Sunny

Planning To Eat Clean In The New Year? Your Obsession With a Healthy Diet Shouldn't Turn Into Eating Disorder

Extreme dieting under the guise of healthy eating can put the body at risk of nutrient deficiencies. (Credit: Image by pvproductions on Freepik)

With the New Year just around the corner, so are resolutions for a healthier year. If you have already committed to eating clean in the coming year, be cautious—obsessing over healthy eating can take a toll on your mental health and potentially lead to eating disorders.

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is an obsession with eating "pure" foods to the point that it can take over your social life and mental well-being. Individuals may start organizing their entire schedule around strict dietary rules, skipping social events like Christmas parties or family dinners, and feel stressed or anxious when their eating routines are disrupted.

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