DISCLAIMER: I am not discrediting veganism or vegetarianism. I am very passionate about animal rights and the environment. But I am here to say that you should not live this lifestyle as a means to hurt yourself in ED recovery.

for those who struggle with eating disorders, is veganism simply a socially acceptable mechanism to encourage food avoidance and restriction? the answer is mostly YES. there are a lot of reasons to become vegan: to advocate for animal rights, to reduce our environmental footprint, to lower the risk for chronic diseases by reducing your cholesterol levels, etc. however, this type of motivation is often coupled with an inherently restrictive eating pathology. it makes recovery way more convoluted than it should be because it motivates disordered eating habits. so how can one live an eco-friendly life without making dietary changes? it's easy! in this episode, I provide many tips that will allow you to help the environment and participate healthily in ED recovery at the same time. 

timestamps below:

0:00 updates on my life 

10:00 the toxic relationship between veganism and EDs

18:53 ways you can live sustainably without food restriction and avoidance

enjoy!