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(Serves 6) INGREDIENTS 1 pound asparagus 1-2 tablespoons ghee or refined coconut oil 1/2 onion, peeled and diced 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1...
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(Serves 4) INGREDIENTS FOR SHELLS 1-2 heads butter or romaine lettuce (leaves detached from stem for plating) INGREDIENTS FOR GUACOMOLE 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled 1/4 teaspoon garlic (minced or...
View ArticleFat Head Fish Sticks
(Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1-1 1/2 pounds wild halibut (or other white fish), skinned and deboned 1 cup macadamia nuts 1/2 cup coconut or almond flour 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder...
View ArticlePumpkin Protein Bars with Creamy Coconut Frosting
(Serves approximately 12) INGREDIENTS 1 15-ounce can organic pumpkin 1/4 cup light coconut milk 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 egg whites 1/4 cup raw honey 1/2 cup...
View Article11 Meals to Fuel the ADHD Brain
Breakfast Natural peanut butter on whole-grain English muffin, with a dab of all-fruit preserves, a couple of clementines or a sectioned large orange, glass of milk. Whole-wheat English muffin topped...
View ArticleGot a Picky Eater on Your Hands? Here’s How to Cope
Does your young child turn up his nose at just about every meal you offer him? Lack of interest in food can turn households into war zones. “Why won’t you eat it? I made it the way you told me you...
View ArticleHappy Meals, Happier Children
As a mom with ADHD, with two children diagnosed with ADHD, there are two questions that bring me to my knees every day: “What’s for dinner?” and “What are we packing for lunch?” I decided to eliminate...
View ArticleFast, Healthy Recipes That Everyone Loves
Between soccer practice and long commutes, it seems we're always rushing to get food on the table before starving kids melt down. Here are fast, healthy meal ideas for busy families with picky eaters.
View Article9 Breakfast Recipes You Can’t Afford to Skip
Repeat after me: Coffee is not breakfast. Studies show that people who eat a real breakfast high in protein and vitamins are better able to concentrate, control their waistline, and resist afternoon...
View Article6 Essential, Natural Supplements for ADHD
Zinc for impulsivity. Omega-3s for concentration. Iron for better behavior. Plus three more ADHD natural supplements shown to improve symptoms. How to augment your ADD treatment plan with vitamins and...
View ArticleThe ADHD-Dopamine Link: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs
Mainstream weight-loss plans don't work for us. ADHD brains lack and crave dopamine, which sugar and carbs deliver in spades (or rolls, as the case may be). To get healthy, we first have to get wise —...
View ArticleRecipes for Better Focus and Self-Control
Studies suggest that dietary changes may improve symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity in children with ADHD. Use these recipes to cook up meals that deliver the protein, complex...
View ArticleFree Guide to Delicious (and ADHD-Friendly!) Eating
Medication and behavior therapy are the most effective treatments for managing ADHD symptoms, but evidence shows that the right nutrition may help as well. Common nutrients like iron, protein, and...
View Article3 Focus-Sharpening Recipes for Your Child
Breakfast English Muffin Wake-Up Serve this tasty English muffin meal with fruit or a small glass of orange or tomato juice. This high-protein breakfast will keep your child alert and calm all morning!...
View ArticleWhen ADHD Burnout Strikes, Try These Easy Meal Ideas
Let’s face it: planning and preparing meals is a full-time job. That’s the way it feels, at least, and some people do make a career out of it! Nutritious, balanced meals require thoughtful planning and...
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