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    ADHD and Diet

    Use your imagination for a moment and think of the ADHD mind as a slide show
    that moves a little too fast for total comprehension. While the slide show is moving
    slightly too fast to fully comprehend all the abstract ideas whizzing bye, you would at
    least be able to recall much of it. But let’s say you doubled the speed! How much
    would you be able to remember? 20 percent less? 30 percent less? 50 percent less?
    Or is the number even higher than that? And at what point would you simply throw in
    the towel, feeling mentally drained, and say you have had enough?

    This is exactly what happens to the ADHD mind when foods and/or beverages are ingested that speed
    up the side show of ideas going on inside the mind of an ADHD individual. One prominent doctor who
    had struggled with the condition for years recently said he felt like there were 16 movies going on his
    head at the same time. As you can see adding another 10 might be a real problem.

    The backbone of any food-based approach to ADHD symptoms management is stabilizing blood sugar
    levels and feeding the brain the right types of food at the optimal times, always keeping in mind that the
    brains only fuel is glucose, not sucrose.

    Overall nutrition for ADHD

    Scientific research varies about how much of an impact diet can actually have
    on ADHD symptoms. Nevertheless, most support the belief that diet modification
    along with proper nutrition and can make a difference when it comes to effectively
    managing ADHD symptoms.

    Let’s start off by looking at five simple suggestion that will keep the ADHD individuals
    slide projector reeling off ideas at a manageable pace.

    *Cut back on simple carbohydrates such as skinless potatoes, white rice,
    white flower, table sugar, corn syrup, honey, and candy.

    *Increase consumption of complex carbohydrates such as vegetables and fruits. Good examples are
    oranges, apples, pears, kale, turnip greens, and kiwi. Fruit juices on the other hand tend to fall more
    in the category of fast burning simple sugars and should be consumed in moderation.

    *Meals consisting of over 65 percent protein tend to improve concentration and focus. Three high
    protein choices are meat, eggs, nuts, and beans. Consuming protein rich meals in the morning, and/or
    as an after school snack, will improve both mental clarity and mental endurance. A high protein diet
    may also improve the effectiveness of ADHD medications.

    *Eating more Omega 3 fatty acids abundant  in tuna, salmon, cod, lake trout, and other cold water
    fatty fish could be beneficial as well. Walnuts, olive oil, krill oil, and fish oil are excellent sources as
    well and may be a good alternative for those who aren’t especially fond of fish.

    *Small healthy meals eaten throughout the day tend to be the best way to go. Eating small healthy meals
    throughout the day helps to regulate energy and provide the fast moving ADHD brain with the proper
    amount of glucose needed to function at its best.

    What other dietary factors could make a difference?

    *Caffeine: One would assume that caffeine aggravates ADHD symptoms but surprisingly the research
    is mixed. A few studies even suggest that small amounts of caffeine may help with ADHD symptoms.
    Before jumping on the caffeine bandwagon it would be prudent to get your doctors opinion first.

    *Food coloring and food preservatives: A recent study proved that some food coloring and one
    preservative did increase hyperactivity in some children. However, the results varied greatly depending
    on the additive and the age of the person consuming it. This study combined with a number of other
    supporting studies was enough to convince the Academy of Pediatrics to partially get behind this idea
    stating that “ Eliminating preservatives and food colorings from the diet is a reasonable option for
    children with ADHD.” Some of  the food colors and additives found to be particularly troublesome
    were the colors red and yellow, and the additives MSG (monosodium glutamate), aspartame,
    and nitrates.

    *Organophosphates: Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide (organophosphates)
    found in trace amounts of commercially grown fruits and vegetables were more likely to have ADHD
    than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests. The highest probability of the existence
    of toxins (organophosphates) was found in frozen blueberries, celery, green beans, peaches, broccoli,
    and strawberries. The recommendation from the EPA was a simple one stating that washing and peeling
    fruits and vegetables along with eating a varied diet is the best course of action for reducing potential
    exposure to organophosphates.


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