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forestlover's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Good introductional book for those curious and not knowing much about Orthorexia. Provides some advice and resources.
kataka's review against another edition
4.0
I have followed Renee’s work for a while, and the work she does is extremely important and needed!! This book is definitely a must read for anyone who needs an introduction to Orthorexia, however, as someone who already knows quite a lot about this issue, I would have liked a more in depth, scientifically explained book.
lucyjunee's review against another edition
4.0
A compelling and interesting view into orthorexia, an eating disorder as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia.
This book was brilliantly crafted with case studies, biological consequences and clear, relevant information. Although it’s a sensitive subject, the book was great to read. I loved learning about this disease, although it’s not officially identified, it explains how it still affects thousands around the world and how light needs to be brought to the subject.
I recommend ✨
Love Lucy x
This book was brilliantly crafted with case studies, biological consequences and clear, relevant information. Although it’s a sensitive subject, the book was great to read. I loved learning about this disease, although it’s not officially identified, it explains how it still affects thousands around the world and how light needs to be brought to the subject.
I recommend ✨
Love Lucy x
laffingkat's review
3.0
This book does a fine job raising awareness about a type of disordered eating known as orthorexia nervosa. The section I found most helpful discussed possible triggers for disordered eating and signs and symptoms of orthorexia. This overview should provide enough information for readers to identify the warning signs in themselves or their loved ones.
I do wish the author had spent a little more time discussing people who start restricting their diets based on a doctor's advice due to legitimate health problems. For example, elimination diets are often recommended for those with autoimmune conditions, and many of these patients will have risk factors for disordered eating. It would have been nice to see more guidance on how to manage these conditions without slipping into an orthorexic mindset.
[a:Renee McGregor|13854293|Renee McGregor|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] does describe what she believes a healthy diet should look like (assuming you have no health problems), and she also gives some suggestions for how to recover from orthorexia and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, you shouldn't expect this book to allow you to treat yourself. Ms. McGregor states that it's vital to work with a registered dietitian and a mental health professional with experience treating eating disorders.
Note that this is written in British English, and while the author has tried to address her content to both UK and US audiences, some of the material may be confusing or inaccurate for Americans. For example, the author mentions that psychologists can prescribe medication. I don't know whether that is true in the UK, but it is not true in most of the US; in all but a few states, the only mental health professionals who prescribe medication here are psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners, who she does not mention in this book.
In the end, I would say this is probably worth reading if you would like to have a better understanding of orthorexia, particularly if you or someone you care about is on a restrictive diet and you want to make sure that the diet doesn't become an obsession.
I volunteered to review an advanced reader copy of this book provided to me by the publisher and NetGalley. Because I have not seen the published version, I cannot comment on the final editing and formatting.
I do wish the author had spent a little more time discussing people who start restricting their diets based on a doctor's advice due to legitimate health problems. For example, elimination diets are often recommended for those with autoimmune conditions, and many of these patients will have risk factors for disordered eating. It would have been nice to see more guidance on how to manage these conditions without slipping into an orthorexic mindset.
[a:Renee McGregor|13854293|Renee McGregor|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] does describe what she believes a healthy diet should look like (assuming you have no health problems), and she also gives some suggestions for how to recover from orthorexia and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, you shouldn't expect this book to allow you to treat yourself. Ms. McGregor states that it's vital to work with a registered dietitian and a mental health professional with experience treating eating disorders.
Note that this is written in British English, and while the author has tried to address her content to both UK and US audiences, some of the material may be confusing or inaccurate for Americans. For example, the author mentions that psychologists can prescribe medication. I don't know whether that is true in the UK, but it is not true in most of the US; in all but a few states, the only mental health professionals who prescribe medication here are psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners, who she does not mention in this book.
In the end, I would say this is probably worth reading if you would like to have a better understanding of orthorexia, particularly if you or someone you care about is on a restrictive diet and you want to make sure that the diet doesn't become an obsession.
I volunteered to review an advanced reader copy of this book provided to me by the publisher and NetGalley. Because I have not seen the published version, I cannot comment on the final editing and formatting.
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