ADD and Subtract from Your Diet
When I say ADD – a play on ADHD and the word add – and subtract, I’m talking about food. Better nutrition means better brain health which leads to fewer ADHD symptoms or at least more manageable ones. Here are 5 foods to add to your diet: Wild caught salmon which has beneficial Omega […]
Tired? It Could be Your ADHD
Note: this post includes an affiliate link. Do you feel tired and worn out much of the time? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning because you’re still exhausted? Do you hit your stride after dinner, working into the late night hours? I always thought that those traits were just part […]
Pork Roast 2 Ways (and Why it’s about ADHD)
Pork roast and ADHD? Really? Yes, really. You know that I am all about eating a healthy diet because it’s good for you, your brain and your body, and your ADHD. Feeding your brain and your body healthy food helps them function at an optimal rate. Add in some essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and […]
How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 3
Last time we talked about how poor self regulatory skills and poor self awareness can affect your weight. Emotions and Your Weight Today’s topic is how your emotions can have an affect on your weight. I probably don’t need to tell you that many of us reach for food when we’re bored, upset, or […]
How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 2
Last time we talked about how cognitive functioning can affect your attempts at weight loss. Self Regulation and Weight This time, we are going to talk about self regulation and how that affects your weight. I can hear you thinking, you know. 😉 You’re thinking that if you didn’t have such poor self regulation […]
How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 1
Note: Our conversation about weight and ADHD will take place over a few days this week. There really is too much to cover in one post. Weight and ADHD One of the lectures that I attended at the ADDA conference was about weight and ADHD. It was led by Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist […]