Jenny Tomei

Understanding eating disorders is vital, especially in teens. These conditions can significantly impact both physical and mental health. When discussing eating disorders, we refer to serious issues that influence how someone thinks about food, weight, and their body. Recognizing early signs of these disorders can drastically improve chances of getting help in time. Adolescence is a time of change. Young…

Social media is meant to be fun - a way to laugh at memes, catch up with friends, or switch off after a long day. But sometimes, without warning, your feed turns into something very different. Instead of harmless content, it is filled with “what I eat in a day” clips, endless weight-loss tips, and before-and-after pictures that all point…

Restrictive eating is becoming a common issue in schools, and it need to be targeted. Some of the most powerful lessons in school are not taught in classrooms or written in textbooks. They happen at the lunch table, in the changing rooms, or in the quiet comments made without much thought. A student might skip their sandwich because they are…

Is the Protein Trend Making Eating Less Fun? These days, it feels like everything is about protein. Supermarkets are packed with protein cookies, protein ice cream, and protein pasta. Scroll on TikTok or Instagram, and there are videos showing “how to eat 100g of protein a day” or what people eat in a “high-protein lunchbox.” Protein is being treated like…

What Is Orthorexia? Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with eating only "clean" or "healthy" foods. It’s not just making good food choices, but it turns into an extreme approach to eating, where it starts to cause anxiety and stress. Even though orthorexia isn’t officially classified as an eating disorder, it can still have serious effects on both mental and physical…

What is the Jenup podcast? The JenUp Podcast is a educational series hosted by Jenny Tomei and co-host Becky Stone. Jenny Tomei is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, Eating Disorder Therapist, and Personal Trainer. This podcast is designed to raise awareness and provide expert insight into the complex world of eating disorders, body image, and mental health, particularly in young people.…