Attention Deficit–Hyperactivity Disorder
The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.
| Recommendation | Why | Get started |
|---|---|---|
| Go hypo-allergenic | Eliminating additives and allergenic foods from the diet has been shown to help children with attention problems. Read labels to avoid problem foods. | |
| Look for sugar alternatives | While further research is needed, some evidence shows that avoiding sugar reduces aggressiveness and restlessness in children with ADHD. | |
| Try the Feingold diet | Some parents of ADHD children have found success with the Feingold diet, a programme that eliminates foods with artificial chemicals and additives. |
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