Full Description
Changing one's diet not only improves physical health, but benefits mood, behaviour and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and mental health and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting individuals with ADHD.
Written by an internationally-recognised leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr Rachel Gow takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, this book also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is an essential guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that optimises brain function and health.
Contents
1. The Brain and the ADHD Brain
2. The Gut-Brain Axis
3. Food as Medicine and Food as Poison
4. Overcoming ADHD Genetics with Nutrition
5. The Right Fat: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
6. Other Nutrients for Coping with ADHD
7. Food Allergies and Sensitivities
8. Sugars and Dyes
9. Diets that Help and Diets that Hinder
10. Eating Mindfully
