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The Neurological Roots of Binge Eating

Virtually everyone tends to make suboptimal food choices when experiencing dysregulation, expert says.
The Neurological Roots of Binge Eating
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Zena le Roux
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Reaching for that pint of ice cream or bag of chips may be about more than just satisfying a craving.

The foods we crave and consume often serve as emotional Band-Aids, soothing our anxieties and providing a sense of comfort or control. But have you ever wondered what biological forces drive these dietary decisions?

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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