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DIET FOR CHILD WITH ADHD
Tags: adhd child recipe, diet for adhd kids,
diet therapy, solutions, foods to avoid
Ever noticed what your child likes to eat? To drink? An ADHD child
is no ordinary child; he/she is a hyperactive child. And yes, we
can blame many foods and beverages for that.
Does your child become more active after having carbonated drinks
or chocolate or sugary desserts? If yes, then you have come to the right
place!!!!!
Certain foods might make your child more hyperactive….hence,
worsening the situation. Many people don’t even know that diet
for children with ADHD is a bit different. You could even say that there’s
diet therapy for ADHD.
Unfortunately, parents of an ADHD child don’t know how to
prepare food menu for ADHD child. Some even lack understanding in parenting
a ADHD child.
Many parents ask me, is there a recommended diet for ADHD? Is there
a list of good food for ADHD child? Yes of course there
is special diet for children with ADHD.
There are even ADHD recipes, ADHD child
recipes.
In this article, I will tell you the few key points to consider
while making a food menu for ADHD child.
There are ADHD diet solutions and here’s a long list of do’s
and don’ts for you!!
DON’TS:
1. Don’t give your child processed food. Avoid additives,
preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors. Many ADHD children are hypersensitive and react to one or all of these.
Our first experience with this was when we gave our son a prescription antibiotic that contained red dye #40. He was out of control for the next 2 hours.
2. Don’t give him dairy products. Stop giving him milk for
at least 2 weeks. Stop cheese, cream and yogurt.
3. Stop his soft drinks intake. No colas, no ice teas, no carbonated
drink in any form.
4. No fruit juices. They have too much natural sugar.
5. Don’t let him eat junk food. It’s all processed
and has the ability to raise blood glucose level; hence it can make the situation worse.
6. Cut his sugar intake. No candies, no chocolates, no desserts,
no ice creams.
7. Don’t let him eat any meat item that has been processed,
packed or premade. Use only fresh meat which you cook by yourself.
8. Don’t let him eat any fried products like potato chips
etc.
9. Don’t let him eat snacks. No food between meal times.
DO’S:
1. Give him an organic diet. Certified organic products are foods
which are grown without the use of potentially harmful long-lasting
pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Since organic foods are also
grown without genetically processed seeds, sewage sludge or irradiation,
some people feel that this is a more wholesome choice. This avoids many of the unknown substances that your childs overly sensitive body may have problems with.
2. Give him plenty of water. The brain is made up of 85-90% of
water. It will help him a lot!! Don't overlook this. It really is critical
3. Give him raw fruits and vegetables. A lot of them.
4. Give him a good choice of food, made at home. Try Betty
Crocker’s recipes. They are good for an ADHD child. And he won’t
get bore with these over 10,000 recipes.
5. Give him multivitamins
and protein supplements, but
make them recommended by your doctor.
6. Nourish your child with flax seed or primrose oil. High sources
of Omega-3 oils. Borage oils and some fish oils are good as well.
Very important. Mix about a spoonful a day into foods as you prepare
them, or add to salad dressings, etc.
7. Consider some of the natural herbal supplements that have been proven to help with ADD and ADHD. Our family uses products from Native Remedies.
They have products that help with anxiety and hyperactivity for ADHD children as well as products that improve alertness and concentration for those dealing with ADD.
8. DO PRAISE YOUR CHILD FOR HIS WILLINGNESS TO FOLLOW A GOOD DIET. IT’S NOT EASY
FOR HIM TO LET GO THINGS HE LIKES THE MOST. REWARD HIM.
Try some of these websites for ADHD recipes and food tips.
• www.bettycrocker.com
• www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_recipes.htm
• www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_diet.htm
• www.vaxa.com/add-recipes.cfm
• www.vaxa.com/ADHD-diet-information.cfm
• www.health.kaboose.com
• www.familyfun.go.com
• www.addforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=112
• www.phosadd.com/recipes/recipes.htm
• www.eatsugarfree.com/sugarfreelowcarb/
• www.drinkswap.com
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