Why Do We Binge Eat? What Causes Binge Eating? | Nutritionist Explains... | Myprotein

A specialist eating disorder dietitian looks into why you might be binging. Binge eating has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with human physiology. There are four common causes why someone might binge: physical restriction, psychological restriction, emotions and habits. Expert dietitian Elle Kelly breaks down what binge eating is and why we may do it. Binge Eating is the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, and it is often associated with the loss of control around foods. It can be followed by a period of restriction in order to compensate or make up for these episodes. If you need support, you can check out some of the resources listed below: Resources ⬇️ - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/types-of-eating-disorders/ - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/binge-eating-disorder/ Follow Elle on IG: ellekellynutrition *** Chapters: 00:00 - why do we binge? 01:07 - what causes binging? 01:20 - physical restriction