Foods That Reduce ADHD Symptoms
Foods that decrease ADHD symptoms – Raising children with ADHD can be more challenging during school semesters. Fortunately, you can help manage your children’s ADHD symptoms by feeding them foods that lessen these symptoms. Here are a few of these foods.
Protein-rich foods
Nuts, eggs, meat, mushrooms, and other protein-rich foods can lessen ADHD symptoms. Your children’s brains use protein to synthesize neurotransmitters essential to concentration. In addition, protein can also inhibit blood sugar surges, which can lead to hyperactivity.
Complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates, like those in red potatoes, oatmeal, and quinoa, inhibit spikes in blood sugar. This is because these carbohydrates burn slowly, thus releasing a continuous, steady source of sugar into your children’s bloodstream.
Eating complex carbohydrates keeps your children feeling full throughout the day and prevents hyperactivity due to sugar rushes.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Studies show that regular consumption of omega-3 fatty acids lowers ADHD symptoms by 50 percent.
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in various nuts, eggs, fish, and raw olive and canola oils.
Foods rich in magnesium, zinc, and iron
Ginseng and ginko herbs
Studies show that children who consumed ginseng and ginko herbs became less impulsive and distractible.
You can help take control of your childrens’ ADHD by sending them to school with symptom-relieving foods. These foods prevent sugar rushes and improve concentration. These foods are also relatively inexpensive and easy to prepare.
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