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The Effects of Dietary Modification on ADHD
Posted on April 9, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By James Lake, MD Many studies have investigated the effects of changes in diet on symptoms of ADHD. Research findings support that artificial food colorings do not contribute to ADHD however excluding food additives, sugar and certain food groups may reduce symptoms of hyperactivity in some cases. Early studies on a restrictive diet that eliminates […]
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More Than Just Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Diet to Improve ADHD
Posted on November 9, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Dubbed “hyperkinetic disorder” 50 years ago, ADHD was first associated with hyperactivity and weak impulse control alone. Since then — and particularly over the last decade — our understanding of the condition has blossomed; we now know that its symptoms range from inattention to self-regulation to emotional sensitivity and beyond. Growing […]
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Special Report: How You’re Treating ADHD Today
Posted on November 3, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Devon Frye, Anni Layne Rodgers There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using, and are they finding them effective? We wanted to find out the answers, so we asked you, our readers, in an exclusive ADDitude survey. What we discovered from the more than 4,000 responses […]
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Seeking an alternative to medication, parents tinker with diet to treat ADHD
Posted on May 15, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Colleen Kimmett r. Rebecca Carey admits to being a little embarrassed about what her son, Mark, eats every day. Hamburger patties for breakfast, or bacon. A pack of raisins and a cookie for lunch; a turkey and cheese sandwich “if I’m lucky,” says Carey, but it usually comes back home. His favorite dinner is […]
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ADHD, Impulsive Eating, and Obesity
Posted on April 6, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By John Fleming, PhD “Just as adults with ADHD may struggle to understand what people are saying, they may also misinterpret what their bodies are telling them. They mistake feeling upset or bored for hunger.” Those who live by impulse eat by impulse. Eating compulsively is a main cause of obesity in many adults with […]
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9 Food Rules for ADHD Families: What to Eat, What to Avoid
Posted on April 3, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Tana Amen, RN, BSN A well-rounded diet can have a powerful, positive effect on your cognition, mood, memory, and behavior. The wrong diet can aggrevate ADHD symptoms. Here’s what you should (and absolutely should not) be eating to help your brain and body. The right diet can have a powerful, positive effect on your […]
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ADHD Diets
Posted on March 28, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.Can what you eat help attention, focus, or hyperactivity? There’s no clear scientific evidence that ADHD is caused by diet or nutritional problems. But certain foods may play at least some role in affecting symptoms in a small group of people, research suggests. So are there certain things you shouldn’t eat if you have the […]
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The Benefits of Breakfast Are Real — and Delicious
Posted on December 19, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Laura Stevens, M.S. Maryanne knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but getting her son, eight-year-old Steve, who has attention deficit disorder (ADHD), to eat in the morning is difficult. Getting his clothes on, teeth brushed, and backpack filled leaves Maryanne little time to prepare a morning meal, let alone […]
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How to Maintain an ADHD Diet During the Holidays
Posted on November 21, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Holidays, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Dr. Yannick Pauli Getting your child to give up favorite foods for an ADHD diet is tricky, and the holiday season might make it more difficult. The last few weeks of the year will be filled with dinner parties, family reunions, and other types of gatherings centered on food. Your child might feel left […]
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Why Sugar Is ADHD Kryptonite
Posted on September 22, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Additude editors Deficiencies in certain types of foods can worsen ADHD symptoms in children and adults. An ADHD diet that ensures you’re getting adequate levels of the right foods optimizes brain function. Protein. Foods rich in protein — lean beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, soy, and low-fat dairy products — can have […]
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