Is this an image of an ‘average woman,” and why should I care?

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Rapid improvements mean that it is becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between real and AI-generated images. But how accurate are these images, and what might they mean for body image and eating disorders?

Mindful eating is a topic that has been around the nutrition world for a while, but is it useful as a tool to support eating disorders?

Let’s explore whether becoming more aware of how you eat, rather than focusing purely on what you eat, could help improve your relationship with food.

In this blog we will explore what mindful eating actually is, the research around mindful eating and eating disorders, why it may be beneficial and when it can be taken too far.

Struggling with both Binge Eating and IBS? You're not alone. These two conditions often go hand in hand — but why? Can binge eating trigger IBS symptoms, or does IBS make disordered eating worse? In this post, we explore the complex connection between Binge Eating Disorder and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, what might be causing both, and what you can do to support your gut health and regain control.

Food, particularly if it is normally restricted, has the ability to affect the dopaminergic system in the brain, leading to a rise in dopamine levels and a feeling of pleasure. This effect can lead to increased cravings and potentially contribute to feelings of addiction….but is it actually addiction?

Binge eating is a pattern of eating where a person consumes unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by a feeling of being out of control during the episode. It’s different from emotional eating, which typically involves using food to cope with feelings like stress, boredom, or sadness—but doesn’t always involve eating to the point of discomfort or distress.

Binge eating episodes can feel chaotic, overwhelming, and isolating. They can also have a number of physical and emotional effects, some of which may show up right away, while others build up over time.

We all eat emotionally from time to time.
Food holds far more meaning than just fuel—it’s a source of comfort, connection, celebration, and even commiseration. From the moment we’re born, we learn this association. As babies, we’re soothed with milk, forming an early link between food and emotional comfort.

As we grow, the connection deepens. We celebrate birthdays with cake and fun-shaped jellies (showing my age here!). Food is deeply woven into our experiences. It’s part of being human.

But sometimes, what starts as emotional eating can become more frequent, more intense, and harder to control.

If you’ve ever felt unsure whether your eating patterns are emotionally driven or something deeper—like binge eating—you’re not alone. Read on to understand the differences between the two.