Diet Tips To Help Manage ADHD In Both Adults And Children

Avoid Refined Sugars And Junk Food

Avoiding sugar entirely is not possible since there are natural sugars in many healthy foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables). However, with all of these sugars out there, the body does not need the additional refined sugars in junk food. Refined sugar may increase hyperactivity, inattention, and even impulsivity, particularly with the dramatic swings in energy it may cause, since the body does not use it as extended energy, as with choices like lean protein. Also, when children and adults fill up on candy, chips, soft drinks, and other sources of refined sugar, they are losing out on choices with high nutritional value. There may also be a link between artificial colors in food with refined sugar and reactions in children with ADHD, but the results are not one hundred percent proven.

There are two other essential things adults need to avoid if they are part of those who have ADHD. Ready to know?