Too many people assume that eating disorders and disordered eating are rooted in laziness or character flaws. These wide-spread assumptions often lead to fat-shaming and feelings of low self-worth. But these beliefs are as damaging as they are untrue. A new UCLA study explored some surprising facts behind eating
disorders, revealing how cravings and disordered eating patterns are influenced by our in-born biology.
Follow this link to discover why and how eating disorders aren’t a personal failing but rather a response rooted in survival instincts—and find out what we can do to reclaim control over our relationship with food.