ADHD Experts Podcast 549- Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food
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Apr 8, 2025 Nicole DeMasi Malcher, a registered dietitian and founder of Eating with ADHD, shares her expertise on the link between ADHD and disordered eating. She discusses why traditional diets often don't work and advocates for intuitive eating as a healthier approach. Nicole offers practical strategies for overcoming impulsive eating behaviors, emphasizes the importance of recognizing hunger cues, and highlights how mindful eating can improve relationships with food. Her insights aim to empower individuals with ADHD to prioritize well-being over restrictive dieting.
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Harmful Effects of Restriction
- Restricting food intake can negatively affect metabolism, satiety hormones, and stress tolerance.
- It can also increase cravings and the risk of developing eating disorders.
Intuitive Eating Principles
- Adopt intuitive eating principles to improve your relationship with food.
- Focus on rejecting the diet mentality, honoring your hunger, and making peace with all foods.
Nourishing Without Restriction
- Give yourself permission to eat all foods without guilt to foster an abundance mindset.
- Prioritize adequate nutrition with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.