Are eating disorders and food intolerance linked?
To me a ‘fussy foodie’ is someone who follows a restricted diet for health or medical reasons but also strives to get the most enjoyment (as well as health benefits) out of their diet. Believe me it’s tricky but food intolerance should not take over one’s life, and in the vast majority of cases it doesn’t. However, it is a sad fact that in some cases restricted diets and eating disorders can go hand in hand. I am not saying that food intolerance’s cause eating disorders or vice versa but perhaps it’s worth considering how, in certain circumstances, the two could be linked. The typical person suffering from food intolerances may sometimes feel fed up when symptoms get them down or frustrated by a lack of diagnosis or understanding of their condition. However, on the whole a healthy attitude to nutrition and food remains and we don’t let dietary restrictions get the better of us. An eating disorder is to eat, or avoid eating, to the point where it negatively affects physical and mental h
