What Is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder of neurodevelopment type. It is characterized by problems paying attention, excessive activity, or difficulty controlling behavior which is not appropriate for a person's age. Most people with ADHD are male, especially male children.ADHD and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD not only have a challenge in concentrating, but have a challenge sitting still. Those with ADHD are typically more disruptive than individuals with ADD.
Most physicians and research indicate the increase in ADHD is directly linked to the food we eat.
To Avoid these foods on the ADHD Diet
- Sugar
- Gluten
- Conventional dairy
- Food coloring and dyes
- Caffeine
- MSG
- Artificial sweeteners
- Soy
To Eat these Foods and Supplements on the ADHD Diet
- Omega 3 foods
- High protein foods and snacks
- Iron rich foods
- Probiotic foods
- Foods high in B vitamins
- Poultry
- Eggs
