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ADHD and Diet: Is There a Link Between Sugar and
Hyperactivity
While there is not overwhelming conclusive evidence that any particular food
will cause or prevent hyperactivity, a well-balanced diet that is rich in a
variety of brain-healthy foods will benefit anyone, and some preliminary studies
have found certain food types to have a positive effect on children with ADHD
In the 1970's, Dr. Ben Feingold developed what came to be known as the "Feingold
Diet" after he thought he noticed a link between certain foods and hyperactivity
in children. The ingredients he flagged to avoid were mostly food additives
which he thought were causing allergic reactions in some of his patients, but
sugar was also on the list. For years following, Dr. Feingold's theory grew in
popularity and acceptance, but the theory was based only on his patient's
testimonials, and a link between sugar and hyperactivity has yet to be proven in
studies. While there is not overwhelming conclusive evidence that any particular
food will cause or prevent hyperactivity, a well-balanced diet that is rich in a
variety of brain-healthy foods will benefit anyone, and some preliminary studies
have found certain food types to have a positive effect on children with ADHD
Contrary to Dr. Feingold's theory, some recent studies have shown that large
amounts of sugar can have a numbing effect on children and can actually induce
tiredness. These days, most doctors agree that while limited amounts of sugar
are acceptable in a diet, large amounts can be harmful in a variety of ways,
even if sugar has not been shown to have a particularly negative effect on ADHD
and treatment of it
One study by the George Washington University School of Medicine found that
children who ate a protien-rich meal performed as well or better afterwards in
school than children without ADHD. Foods that are high in protien include meat,
fish, milk, yogurt, beans, peanut butter and eggs
There is also various research, including a study done by Oxford University in
London, which suggests that including Omega-3 fatty acids in hyperactive
children's diets will moderate their ADHD symptoms. Omega-3 fatty acids are
often lacking in the average American diet, but can be found in salmon,
mackarel, sardines and flax oil
Both protiens and omega-3 fatty acids should be a part of everyone's diets, and
it is important to remember to moderate your child's intake of any one food
group. In general, green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protiens and healthy
fats should all be included in your child's daily diet
Removing as many simple and refined carbohydrates as possible from your child's
diet could have a positive effect as well. These kinds of carbohydrates include
candy, cake, white bread, potatoes, white rice, and pasta, and are broken down
very quickly by the body, often causing surges and dips in energy. Instead of
white bread and white rice, try substituting whole grain versions of the foods,
and give your child fruit instead of cake or candy
While it might be impossible to eliminate all of the suggested items from your
child's diet, it should be possible to moderate them in favor of healthier
foods. Although there is no specific diet proven to be an effective child ADHD
treatment, a healthy mix of fruits, vegetables, omega-3 fats and protiens
promotes general well-being and will also help eliminate the possibility of your
child suffering from a nutritional deficiency that might be affecting his or her
behavior
Source:
http://www.healthguidance.org/authors/230/Tess-Thompson
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