ADHD Chatter Nutrition Coach Reveals Dieting Secrets To Manage ADHD - Amber Macintosh
May 28, 2024
Amber Macintosh, an ADHD nutrition coach specializing in dietary strategies for neurodivergent individuals, shares practical food insights. She discusses the ideal ADHD breakfast and highlights three superfoods: eggs, blueberries, and nut butter. Amber warns against ultra-processed foods and explains how steady blood sugar can enhance focus and mood. She also offers tips for affordable healthy eating and snacks to manage impulsivity. Plus, discover how nutrients affect sleep and the fascinating connection between gut health and brain function.
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Choose Whole Foods Over Processed
- Do check ingredient labels and prefer fresh, whole foods over highly processed products with long chemical ingredient lists.
- Cook from scratch when possible and involve kids to make food cheaper and more nutritious.
Meet Halfway—Small Breakfast Tweaks
- Do swap or supplement cereal with higher-protein breakfasts like sourdough with nut cheese, avocado, or yoghurt with homemade granola.
- Make small 'meet halfway' tweaks (e.g., half bagel with egg) to keep kids and teens compliant.
Three Everyday Brain Foods
- Try three easy, affordable brain-supporting foods: eggs, blueberries, and nut butter.
- Use them together (e.g., bagel with egg, peanut butter and berries) to boost choline, antioxidants and micronutrients.
