TARA PESTELL TARA PESTELL

Is this an image of an “average woman” ….and why should I care?

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?

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TARA PESTELL TARA PESTELL

Does Mindful Eating Help Overcome 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.

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TARA PESTELL TARA PESTELL

Fibre-Maxxing in Eating Disorder Recovery: Is it a good thing?

Move over protein, there is a new focus in nutrition conversations: FIBRE.
“Fibre-maxxing” has quickly become a popular trend, with more people trying to increase their intake as much as possible.

But is more always better? And how does this apply if you are struggling with your relationship with food?

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