Is orthorexia a real thing?

Ever heard of orthorexia? Apparently it’s when you’re obsessed with eating foods you believe to be healthy. First, I feel like “candy corn” is the plural form. (That “s” makes me uncomfortable.) Second, so you mean… picky eaters? Isn’t this isn’t this just another dietary label for people who chronically can’t balance because they don’t listen to their bodies and get caught up in some irrational goal about being a.. Read More

Tongue Torture: Fake sugar

I’m all for self-care, but I’ve got to draw the line somewhere. And since that line’s not made of drugs, it’d best be made of sugar. Or at least a sugar substitute for my latte. HashtagMyCoffeeIsAHotMilkshake I keep hearing that “quitting sugar” will help with skin or concentration or – something. I dunno. The bottom line is that it will help me remain hot into old age. The only problem.. Read More