Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Are you following strict "healthy" food rules that are actually doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Honest Channel, leading UK dietitian Priya Tew reveals the hidden signs of disordered eating that many of us live with without being aware.
With the pressure of highly restrictive diet culture on social media, Priya challenges the "all or nothing" mentality and explains the diet approach that's key to a healthy lifespan.
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👋 About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
✅ Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
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TIMESTAMPS
01:05 - Defining disordered eating.
03:00 - Why these behaviors are often normalized or celebrated in our culture.
05:00 - Finding the line between restrictive eating and healthy balance.
06:34 - Priya's personal journey and how restriction can lead to cycles of binging.
08:00 - Addressing eating disorders across different ages, particularly in midlife.
12:44 - Why "all food is good food" and the importance of removing food morality.
18:12 - Understanding Orthorexia: The obsessive fixation on "clean" eating.
20:55 - The evidence-based benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and the Blue Zones.
26:10 - Shifting the focus from "cutting out" to "adding in" (e.g., plants, nuts, and legumes).
27:48 - The reality of protein: Are we over-focusing on it?
29:43 - Debunking the myth that dairy is pro-inflammatory.
32:15 - Pros and cons of the new generation of weight loss medications.
#TheHonestChannel #DisorderedEating #HealthyAging #DietCulture #NutritionTips #MidlifeHealth #balanceddiet
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Are you following strict "healthy" food rules that are actually doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Honest Channel, leading UK dietitian Priya Tew reveals the hidden signs of disordered eating that many of us live with without being aware.
With the pressure of highly restrictive diet culture on social media, Priya challenges the "all or nothing" mentality and explains the diet approach that's key to a healthy lifespan.
📖 Read more articles & insights on my website: http://www.honest.scot
✨ Join The Honest Channel Membership for behind-the-scenes content and vlogs: youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
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⭐ MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
⭐ HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS & TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
⭐ MY HAIR CARE ESSENTIALS → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
⭐ MY BOOKS (I'm an author too!) → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written! 🎧
⭐ THE MAKE-UP I WEAR ON THE CHANNEL shopmy.us/shop/collections/254061
BROWSE MY FULL RECOMMENDATIONS: shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
I use affiliate links where available which means I earn a small commission on purchases made. This supports the channel at no extra cost to you.
👋 About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
✅ Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
🎥 Watch more interviews with healthy aging experts youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCwbZ85PaWLkP5MJPsZggx9
Follow Priya for more advice: instagram.com/priya_tew
Connect with me on social media:
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/honestclare
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@honestchannel
👥 Facebook: facebook.com/honestclare
TIMESTAMPS
01:05 - Defining disordered eating.
03:00 - Why these behaviors are often normalized or celebrated in our culture.
05:00 - Finding the line between restrictive eating and healthy balance.
06:34 - Priya's personal journey and how restriction can lead to cycles of binging.
08:00 - Addressing eating disorders across different ages, particularly in midlife.
12:44 - Why "all food is good food" and the importance of removing food morality.
18:12 - Understanding Orthorexia: The obsessive fixation on "clean" eating.
20:55 - The evidence-based benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and the Blue Zones.
26:10 - Shifting the focus from "cutting out" to "adding in" (e.g., plants, nuts, and legumes).
27:48 - The reality of protein: Are we over-focusing on it?
29:43 - Debunking the myth that dairy is pro-inflammatory.
32:15 - Pros and cons of the new generation of weight loss medications.
#TheHonestChannel #DisorderedEating #HealthyAging #DietCulture #NutritionTips #MidlifeHealth #balanceddiet
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
