Cebu City - Binge eating is the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, typically as part of an eating disorder. What does it mean when you binge eat? Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating. Almost everyone overeats on occasion, such as having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal.

The binge eating episodes are associated with the following:  Eating much more rapidly than normal, eating until feeling uncomfortably full, eating large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry, and eating alone because of feeling embarrassed by how much one is eating.

The goals for the treatment of binge-eating disorder are to reduce eating binges and achieve healthy eating habits. Because binge eating can be so entwined with shame, poor self-image, and other negative emotions, treatment may also address these concerns and any other mental health issues, such as depression. By getting help for binge eating, you can learn how to feel more in control of your eating.

In order to manage binge eating disorder it is advised to eat more whole, unprocessed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and moderate your intake of treats rather than excluding them from your diet altogether. This can help reduce binge eating and promote better health. // PDO I Joyce M. Santillan, RND

REFERENCE:  Binge Eating Disorder | National Eating Disorders Association