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I have a confession to make. A diet
for ADHD is the easiest way to make a positive improvement
with your health. For maximum health benefits you can include
other natural remedies.
Have you read about this recently.
The FDA said it has examined the same study data as the Canadian
health authorities but had not concluded the risk of sudden death
was "strong enough" to justify suspending sales of
the drug [Adderall].
Studies have shown that in many
cases ADD has been linked to diet, which includes food allergies
and nutritional deficiencies. The first step in a diet for ADHD
is modifying your child's eating habits. You can begin by eliminating
certain foods or adding other food items to the ADHD
diet which may reduce symptoms or eliminate them altogether.
According to Dr. Frank Lawlis, a
healthy diet is important for children and adults. Eating the
right foods can maximize concentration and assist learning capacity.
A diet for ADHD that includes healthier foods can immediately
reduce ADD symptoms in many cases.
The following foods have been investigated
and found to have negative impacts on children's health: Artificial
colors and preservatives; sodas, diet sodas, and artificial sweeteners;
processed milk and milk products.
Other foods to reduce or eliminate
are junk foods, sugars, processed foods, eggs, chocolate, and
fried foods.
There are several foods and supplements
that you can include in a modified ADHD diet. The two food items
discussed by many studies are protein and flax seed oil, or some
fish oils are good as well.
Protein is very good for the ADHD
brain. Doug Cowan, Psy.D. recommends a good quality protein powder
that can be found at a health food store. He says, "Get
protein powders that are mostly protein and very little carbohydrate."
He suggests making a protein shake and including it with breakfast
and another shake in the late afternoon around 3pm.
Protein Shake
Diet for ADHD,
make a cup of coffee. Pour the hot coffee into a blender with
about 6 oz of ice. Turn on the blender for a bit. Add a good
quality protein powder. You can buy a protein powder with vanilla
flavoring for additional flavor. Add between 15 and 20 grams
of protein to the cold coffee in the blender. Turn on the blender
again.
Another option is to use General
Mills' International Coffees, or something like that, with a
flavor that you or your child will like. Doug Cowan, Psy.D. says
"Yes, I know I'm breaking my own rules here, as these coffees
have dried milk and some sugar, but I'm trying to get your kid
to actually drink the thing, and also get some caffeine mixed
with the protein."
Caffeine can have some side effects.
If your child has problems with the caffeine in the coffee then
don't bother with the coffee in this diet for ADHD. Usually,
though, the caffeine in the coffee helps the person to focus
better. The protein helps to feed the brain.
Flax seed and flax oil are the best
source of omega-3 essential fat. When preparing daily foods,
mix about a spoonful into foods, or add to salad dressings, etc.
Make no mistake about it. A diet
for ADHD is the easiest way to make a positive improvement with
your health. Your ADHD
diet can include other natural remedies for maximum benefit.
It is one of the many choices you can make when you explore alternative
therapies for ADHD.
Wayne McDonald is a health enthusiast
who has been researching natural remedies for various health
conditions for many years. Find out more about some of the most
effective treatments for ADHD on his site at www.HerbalRemediesTLC.com/adhd-natural-solutions
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