Veganism is a social justice movement that aims to eliminate animal exploitation and suffering as far as is possible and practicable. Because billions of animals are commodified and killed for food each year, boycotting animal agriculture is a core part of veganism. As an ethical stance that overlaps with food choices, veganism may be interpreted as dieting or disordered eating. While this usually isn’t the case, sometimes it is.
You might be wondering… Does veganism increase someone’s risk for an eating disorder? What happens when someone who is vegan suffers from an eating disorder – can they recover and still be vegan? Before we go any further (and don’t worry, we’ll get to those questions), it’s important to note that this post is not a replacement for individual medical or behavioral health care and is for informational purposes only. Please work with your healthcare team for…
