Leanne Ward Nutrition 150. Nutrition for ADHD + Simple Lifestyle Shifts That Work
Sep 21, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Kiah Paetz, an accredited dietitian and ADHD advocate, shares her personal journey with ADHD and her expertise in neuroaffirming nutrition. She highlights how ADHD can disrupt eating habits, emphasizing the importance of nutrients like omega-3s and iron for brain health. Kiah debunks myths about elimination diets and offers practical meal planning tips to ease the overwhelm. Additionally, she discusses the crucial roles of sleep, movement, and self-compassion in managing ADHD symptoms, providing listeners with valuable and actionable strategies.
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ADHD Often Drives Eating Patterns
- ADHD often impacts eating via executive dysfunction: forgetting to eat, impulsive snacking, poor planning and binge risks.
- Kiah recommends fixing behavioural barriers before tweaking nutrients to make diet changes stick.
Start With Structure Then Add Nutrients
- Build a foundation: eat regularly, use timers, automate shopping and start with accessible foods before optimizing nutrients.
- After stabilising meals, prioritise omega-3s, iron, B12, vitamin D and magnesium as needed.
Target Key Micronutrients
- Check and address iron, B12 and vitamin D, especially in menstruating people and those on plant-based diets.
- Consider magnesium for sleep support when insomnia co-occurs with ADHD.