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There are different kinds of ADHD
diets, although the most common
include:
The elimination diet - certain food
categories are eliminated from the diet
and are re-introduced one by one. A
child's behavior is then observed to see
if it is affected by the food.
The Feingold method - first developed
in the 1970s by Dr. Benjamin Feingold,
this diet recommends that all food
additives such as artificial flavorings
and color, along with preservatives and
certain salicylate-containing fruits and
vegetables, are removed. Some of these
include apples, plums, raspberries,
grapes, oranges, peaches and tomatoes.
Sugar and caffeine-free diet - refined
sugar is thought to increase hyperactivity
in children while caffeine is a stimulant.
By avoiding these foods, ADHD symptoms are
not aggravated.
When are nutritional supplements
indicated?
Nutritional supplementation completely
opposes certain ADHD diets recommended by
some experts. Unlike the elimination diet,
nutritional supplementation pre-supposes
that the body is missing necessary
nutrients, preventing it from functioning
properly. As such, these missing nutrients
are replaced by taking nutritional
supplements.
An important thing to note for parents
who plan on using mega-vitamins for
children with ADHD is that nutritional and
dietary supplements are not regulated by
the FDA, so many of the ingredients
contained in these supplements may not
have passed strict testing. It's best to
have the child examined by a doctor in
order to determine whether he truly is
deficient before using dietary
supplements.
Can ADHD diets really improve a child's
behavior?
It is evident that changes in the diet
alone are not helpful for each child who
has ADHD. However, there are certain
children who benefit from special diets.
Most recently, research has shown that a
small percentage children who used an
additive-free diet exhibited minimal or no
ADHD symptoms. Nutritional supplementation
has also shown to be a practical approach
for children who have exhibited certain
deficiencies in nutrients, although this
is a natural reaction in such a case.
A caveat: when using recommended ADHD
diets, make sure that whatever changes are
implemented remain realistic not just for
the person with ADHD but also for the rest
of the family. By attempting to follow
some strict ADHD diet recommended by a
professional, for example, you could be
creating more unnecessary stress. Be
careful also that a young child does not
miss out on very important nutrients by
following a recommended AHDH diet.
The last thing you want to do is to
cause a health problem. Furthermore, don't
try to be too regimented all the time.
It's okay to ease up once in a while,
especially if it can be good for the
child. Letting him have his cake on his
birthday or some other special occasion,
for example, might do well for his
symptoms than restricting his
enjoyment.
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