Nutrition for ADHD

Mom, What's For Dinner?

Feb 13 2024 • 24 mins

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There are so many myths out there about the best nutrition or diet plan to follow if you have a child with ADHD.  Artificial dyes? Omega 3s? Sugar? This week we break down what you need to know about nutrition’s impact on ADHD and how best to fuel your child with ADHD. Then Jen talks about one of her delicious simple weeknight meals; Weeknight Pasta Primavera.

Additional Links:
ADHD Diet for Kids- https://www.psycom.net/adhd-diet-for-kids

Healthy ADHD Diet for Kids- https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy-adhd-diet-kids/

What is ADHD- https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd

Iron Deficiency in Kids- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/485884

Review on blue food dye and ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573786/

Food dyes and behavior in children with ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3441937/

Sugar and kids with ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3133757/

Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.