By Dr Jessica Turton, PhD, APD Binge eating is one of the most common yet misunderstood disordered eating behaviours. Many people think it’s about a lack of willpower - but in reality, binge eating is strongly influenced by diet, biology, and psychology. From both scientific research and my own personal journey, I’ve seen how restrictive dieting can fuel binge eating - and how the right nutrition strategy can help break free from the cycle. The Link Between Dieting and Binge

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