I have chosen to feed my family as healthy food as I can, as I have seen the detrimental effects of junk food on the ADD/ADHD brain.
The ADD and ADHD diagnosis seems to be rampant in our society these days and I would like this article to focus on the link between ADHD symptoms and diet. I have a child with this diagnosis and think the symptoms are actually prevalent in my whole family.
Protein which builds neurotransmitters in the brain, such as meat and shellfish, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, eggs and cheese. Please choose good quality protein sources rather than processed meat and please avoid smoked meats as much as possible . Increase good protein in the diet where you can.
A small amount of coffee in the morning has been shown to help with concentration but should be avoided if you are on ADHD medication as it can intensify the positive and negative reactions to the meds.
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