It’s 32 degrees as I write this (although my phone tells me it feels like 39 – and it does!) and it’s difficult to concentrate. The media is awash with ways to keep your house cool so I thought I’d suggest some ways that you can feel cooler through nutrition. I hope that you find them Continue reading
Let’s finish the A–Z with one of the most underappreciated minerals for ADHD support: zinc. Zinc plays a key role in dopamine metabolism, neuroplasticity, and nervous system regulation. For individuals with ADHD — where dopamine is often dysregulated — zinc may offer targeted support. In fact, studies show that children with ADHD frequently have lower Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. Y is for Yoghurt Yoghurt might seem like a simple snack — but it has big potential when it comes to supporting the Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. X is for X-Factor (Personalised Nutrition in ADHD) There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for ADHD — and that’s a good thing. Each person’s brain, Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. W is for Whole Foods and ADHD When supporting the ADHD brain, one of the simplest and most effective strategies is to come Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. V is for Vitamin D and ADHD Often called the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is essential for more than just bone health — Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. U is for Ultra-Processed Foods and ADHD They’re quick, convenient, and everywhere — but ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be doing more harm than Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. T is for Tyrosine, Tryptophan and ADHD These two amino acids — tyrosine and tryptophan — are often overlooked, but they play a Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. S is for Sugar, Behaviour and ADHD “Does sugar make kids hyper?” It’s one of the most asked — and misunderstood — questions Continue reading
Welcome to my A – Z of Nutrition and ADHD series! Over the course of these posts I’m hoping to raise awareness of the link between nutrition, lifestyle choices and ADHD symptoms. R is for Routine and Regular Meals in ADHD When it comes to ADHD, structure is very supportive — and that applies to Continue reading
