What Is Orthorexia? Symptoms & Treatment Options, From Experts
AuAugust 11, 2025 | Source: MindBodyGreen | by Hannah Frye
In a world filled with “What I eat in a day” videos, it’s difficult to distinguish between a passion for healthy eating and an obsession with it.
To come, experts share their perspective on orthorexia, an eating disorder defined by extreme food rigidity that’s difficult to diagnose—but increasingly common.
What is orthorexia?
“Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves a fixation on healthy eating and ritualistic behavior,” explains Rafaat W. Girgis, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist at Moment of Clarity, a mental health treatment center.