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If you have ADHD, you are more likely to have an eating disorder, particularly binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa. People with ADHD may try several fad diets, skip meals or eat at irregular times. ADHD can also make it harder to deal with negative emotions, leading many to turn to food for comfort and relief. Nutritional deficiencies and hormones play a role in eating disorder recovery. Learn how to manage binge eating if you have ADHD. 

Are you preparing to work with a dietitian and aren’t sure what you should ask? Knowing what to ask can be helpful. Here is a list of questions you can ask when you meet an RD to ensure they’re the right fit for your nutrition concerns and that you’re getting the best care for your health goals. 

Is it ever okay to binge on ‘healthy’ foods? For example, can you eat all the bananas or beans you want without affecting your health? The answer, unfortunately, is no. The very word ‘binge’ signifies excess, which can cause discomfort and even increase your risk of chronic conditions. This article explores the reasons why binge eating, even nutrition-dense foods, can impair your health and how you can get help.

You might be familiar with dietitians, but when should you go see one? While any time is a good time to get guidance on your nutrition and diet, there are specific instances in which RDs are particularly helpful. Let’s talk through some scenarios when you should see a dietitian.

Have you been hitting the gym or lacing up your sneakers and jogging, even when you don’t feel like it? Keep going because exercise offers many benefits for health. But if you plan to exercise and eat all you want, you may be in for a shock. It turns out you cannot simply burn away the calories from a pizza or donut by working out more. Weight loss is complex, and exercise is not the most important factor for weight loss—your diet is. Read on to learn why you can’t lose weight by exercise alone.

What do nutritionists really do, and how can they help you meet your health goals? Spoiler: RDs can help you with so much more than weight loss and meal plans. They have a wide range of expertise that enables them to support everything from improved athletic performance to managing chronic conditions.

Recovering from anorexia is possible but has challenges. One huge issue is learning to eat in front of other people, at home, or at social gatherings. Knowing what to expect can help people navigate eating disorder recovery process. Having the right support system on hand can help with overcoming the psychological, behavioral, and physical factors that lead to eating disorders. 

When you’re dealing with binge eating disorder (BED), it can feel like you’re on a never-ending cycle of fighting cravings, ‘giving in,’ and then dealing with shame, guilt, and self-criticism. After a brief respite, the cravings return, and you end up back on the binge-cycle roller coaster. If you have ADHD, trouble with impulsivity, decision-making, and more can make it harder for you to fight against binge eating. If you’re tired of feeling out of control, know that treatment is possible and help is available.

Are you curious about working with a registered dietitian but aren’t sure what to expect in terms of their services and overall cost? Learn more about how much nutritionists cost, how they’re paid, who should work with a nutrition professional, and what their services include.