Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Launches Free Comprehensive Guide on Binge Eating Disorder During Eating Disorders Awareness Week
24th February 2025. London, UK: Plant-Based Health Professionals UK has today released an extensive, evidence-based factsheet on Binge Eating Disorder (BED), providing healthcare professionals and the public with crucial information about the most common yet often misunderstood eating disorder.
The release of this free resource coincides with Eating Disorders Awareness Week (24th February – 2nd March 2025) and addresses a significant healthcare need, as BED affects approximately 1 in 50 people in the UK – making it more prevalent than anorexia and bulimia combined. BEAT UK estimates that at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder.
Developed by Registered Dietitian Michael Metoudi, who specialises in eating disorders, the comprehensive guide combines clinical expertise with practical, actionable advice for both healthcare providers and individuals affected by BED. The factsheet is grounded in current research, featuring citations from 45 peer-reviewed studies.
Key features of the fact sheet include:
- Detailed clinical information about BED, highlighting the main risk factors and health implications associated with BED, including increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
- Evidence-based insights on the relationship between plant-based diets and eating disorder recovery
- Practical meal planning guides with protein-rich, plant-based options
- A validated hunger-fullness scale tool
- Ten evidence-based strategies for managing BED while following a plant-based diet
- Common myths and misconceptions about BED
“This resource fills a crucial gap in eating disorder education and support” says Michael Metoudi, RD. “There are several harmful myths around binge eating disorder that need to be addressed. We’ve created a thorough yet accessible guide that combines clinical expertise with practical nutrition strategies for recovery, focusing on a plant-based approach. While there is no definitive link between BED and plant-based diets, research suggests that well-planned plant-based eating patterns can support recovery when implemented appropriately with professional guidance including psychological support.”
Healthcare professionals can access this free resource to:
- Educate patients about BED
- Support safe transitions to plant-based diets, ensuring nutrient needs are met
- Guide evidence-based meal planning
- Implement comprehensive recovery strategies
For more information about this free factsheet or Plant-Based Health Professionals UK’s other free resources, visit their website at plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com or for more information, contact:
Rohini Bajekal
Communications Lead, Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
rohini@pbhp.uk
About Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK (PBHP UK) advances health through whole food plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, empowering healthcare professionals and communities to prevent, manage and treat chronic disease alongside promoting planetary health.