I think that "health food junkie" is fine if the behavior is defined by strict adherence to a healthy diet. But in many cases, people devote themselves to avoiding foods that do them no harm, leading to nutritional deficiencies, and eating excessive quantities of whatever fad food or supplement is touted online. Gluten is vilified and electrolytes are glorified. I wonder how many emergency room visits are fueled by social media driven orthorexia?
I think that "health food junkie" is fine if the behavior is defined by strict adherence to a healthy diet. But in many cases, people devote themselves to avoiding foods that do them no harm, leading to nutritional deficiencies, and eating excessive quantities of whatever fad food or supplement is touted online. Gluten is vilified and electrolytes are glorified. I wonder how many emergency room visits are fueled by social media driven orthorexia?