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Monday, January 09, 2012

'Healthy' Diet Best For ADHD Kids

Fast foods, sodas, and ice cream may be American kids' favorite menu items, but they're also probably the worst for those with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new literature review suggests. 

According to two researchers from Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, a relatively simple diet low in fats and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is one of the best alternatives to drug therapy for ADHD. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements have also been shown to help in some controlled studies, they noted.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is way too much trouble for the parents to bother. They will just keep feeding them junk and give them a pill.

Anonymous said...

Remove the RED40 and you'll be amazed at the difference you'll see!
It's in stuff you'd never imagine it being in!