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Episode #93 Eating a clean, well balanced diet is good for us; however, it can become dangerous when taken to the extreme. Some people's dietary restrictions that are intended to promote health may actually lead to unhealthy consequences. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Lowery talks about Orthorexia, an eating disorder defined as an unhealthy obsession with food. He reflects on his own struggle with disordered eating and poor relationship with food. From feeling anxiety around certain foods to avoiding social events with food, Ryan shares the top signs of Orthorexia and how to return to a more balanced way of eating.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Do you constantly think about your meals? Do you avoid eating food prepared by others because you’re not sure of the exact nutrition facts? Do you feel guilty when you deviate from strict diet guidelines? If you answered yes to these questions, you may have Orthorexia. Orthorexia is an increasingly common form of disordered eating that is defined as an unhealthy obsession