When “healthy living” turns unhealthy: Understanding Orthorexia and what to look out for. In today’s culture, we’re constantly bombarded with messages that glorify “clean eating”, intense fitness routines, perfectly portioned meals, and rigid discipline. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to nourish your body, there’s a fine line between prioritizing health and becoming consumed by it. Unfortunately, many disordered eating behaviors have become so normalized in our society that they’re often praised rather than questioned. When a fixation on food, exercise, or “healthy living” begins to interfere with daily life, strain relationships, or create emotional distress, it may be a sign of orthorexia or other disordered eating patterns.