Certain foods can help reduce ADHD symptoms in children.<\/span><\/p>\n Foods to include in their diet:<\/span><\/p>\n Certain foods can worsen ADHD symptoms or have a negative impact on children’s behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n Foods to limit or avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n Maintaining a balanced diet for children with ADHD involves prioritizing fresh, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, while limiting added sugars and processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n Encouraging the consumption of omega-3-rich foods and planning regular meals and nutritious snacks are also essential for supporting concentration and maintaining stable energy levels.<\/span><\/p>\n By involving children in meal preparation, you raise their awareness of healthy food choices and encourage them to take an active part.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional to develop a meal plan tailored to the individual needs of the child with ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n We are available to guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n Involving children in meal preparation is an excellent way to encourage their interest in food and help them develop healthy eating habits.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some ways to get them involved:<\/span><\/p>\n Creating a healthy and positive eating environment at home can help support the healthy food choices of children with ADHD. Here are some tips for creating such an environment:<\/span><\/p>\n Diet is an important lever, but it is part of a broader approach to managing ADHD. At Neurodezign, we support families with a holistic vision that takes into account all aspects of the child’s daily life, including their diet, sleep, level of physical activity, and school and home environment.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to dietary adjustments, neurofeedback is a clinically validated approach that can help improve concentration, reduce impulsivity, and stabilize emotions in children with ADHD. After more than 8,000 successful clinical cases, our team of neuropsychologists is able to offer a personalized training program based on the results of a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment including a qEEG.<\/span><\/p>\n A healthy diet lays the groundwork. The right clinical support allows you to go further.<\/span><\/p>\n For neuropsychological assessments<\/a>, consult our specialists in clinic or give us a call. Our neuropsychology clinics are open to help you. For parents on the North Shore of Montreal, visit our Laval neuropsychology clinic<\/a>. For residents of Montreal and the South Shore, visit our Brossard clinic<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Diet plays a real role in managing ADHD in children. Discover which foods to favor, which to avoid, and practical meal ideas recommended by our neuropsychologists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5628,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Diet and ADHD in Children: Nutrition Guide | Neurodezign","_seopress_titles_desc":"Which foods help reduce ADHD symptoms in children? Discover our nutrition guide, with expert advice from our neuropsychologists in Laval & Brossard.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-17977","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17977","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17977"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17977\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18011,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17977\/revisions\/18011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17977"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17977"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurodezign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17977"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Key takeaways:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Which foods should be avoided because they can worsen ADHD?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n Foods to favour<\/b><\/th>\n Foods to limit or avoid<\/b><\/th>\n Why<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Salmon, tuna, sardines<\/span><\/td>\n Candy, soft drinks<\/span><\/td>\n Omega-3s support brain function; refined sugars cause energy spikes and crashes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chicken, turkey, eggs, legumes<\/span><\/td>\n Processed deli meats<\/span><\/td>\n Lean proteins stabilize energy and concentration; processed meats contain additives that can worsen symptoms.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oats, quinoa, brown rice<\/span><\/td>\n White bread, sugary cereals<\/span><\/td>\n Complex carbohydrates maintain stable energy levels; simple carbohydrates cause blood sugar fluctuations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Berries, spinach, carrots<\/span><\/td>\n Foods with artificial colours (Red #40)<\/span><\/td>\n Antioxidants protect brain cells; certain artificial dyes have been associated with increased hyperactivity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Walnuts, flaxseeds, almonds<\/span><\/td>\n Ultra-processed snacks<\/span><\/td>\n Healthy fats nourish the brain; processed snacks offer little nutritional value and can impair concentration.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n How to maintain a balanced diet for children with ADHD?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Healthy Recipes for Children with ADHD<\/b><\/h2>\n
What are recommended balanced breakfasts?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What are the best snacks to maintain concentration?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What lunches and dinners are suitable for promoting well-being?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Strategies for Successful Nutrition<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to involve children in meal preparation?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How to create a supportive eating environment at home?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Diet as part of a comprehensive ADHD management plan<\/b><\/h3>\n
Find a Neuropsychology Clinic<\/b><\/h2>\n