Binge eating News

In case you find yourself overeating on a frequent basis, it could indicate an unhealthy habit that could be addressed with various strategies. 

The results revealed that eating an average of 7 servings per day of ultra-processed foods caused a 4 per cent higher risk of total deaths While this is an observational study, researchers say the findings provide support for limiting consumption of certain ultra-processed food for long-term health Eating meat, poultry, and seafood-based ready-to-eat products showed the strongest risk of early death

Cyberbullying could lead to low self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction, and unhealthy attempts to control weight, which could impact the risk of mental health issues, including eating disorder symptoms. 

The study reveals stress can override a natural brain response that diminishes the pleasure gained from eating. 

Chronic stress left untreated has been linked to depression, hypertension, insomnia, and obesity. Stress also impacts the hunger hormones which determine how hungry you feel. Here are some facts about stress-related weight gain, read on.

Avoid artificial sugar for at least one to two weeks after the festival to heal yourself and get back on track with a healthy lifestyle A good workout will improve your immunity and mood, making you feel more resilient and healthy If festivals are your cheat days, you must make amends with your body when you return to normal days

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight.

The reason for these eating habits, researchers believe, is that food is percieved as a diversion to get rid of negative feelings and approach desired feelings.

When children eat to soothe their negative feelings, their food tends to be high in calories (eg, sweets) so they consume more calories.

People who consume or drink more than 30g of alcohol per day are more likely to gain weight.

According to the study, individuals with BED could be at an increased risk of 2.5-times of having an endocrine disorder and at 1.9-times of having a circulatory system disorder.

Genetic factors are responsible for prompting individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to develop alcohol dependence as well as indulge in binge eating, finds a study.

Binge eating episodes lead to obesity which, in turn, causes depression owing to weight stigma, poor self-esteem and reduced mobility.  

Are you on a weight losing spree? But do you eat right or know how to limit your fat intake to get rid of those unwanted flabs? Do you also exercise almost everyday?