Hope this Helps! The Idea of Whole Food Nutrition
Whole food nutrition can help ADHD, according to an expert in this area, Dr. Pam Popper:
Pam completed her Masters Thesis in “Nutrition & ADHD” and her PhD Dissertation in “Nutrition & HIV/AIDS”. She is the creator of numerous nutrition and lifestyle programs approved by several medical associations for continuing education units.
Pam is author of several books and cookbooks. She is also a sought after speaker across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Far East.
Here is some* of what Pam has to say about nutrition and ADHD:
There is much debate as to whether or not nutrition plays a part in the development and/or treatment of an ADHD child, with many allopathic practitioners insisting that ADHD is a biological condition requiring the use of medication for its control. This is not surprising. The medical profession as a whole has been very slow in acknowledging the relationship between nutrition and other disease states like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Nutritional causes of ADHD are difficult to prove because there are so many variables. No one substance causes ADHD symptoms in most kids all the time. Part of the problem is the difficulty in testing methodologies for treatments other than medication. Most physicians rely on the results of double blind studies to substantiate treatment methods. But it is difficult, if not impossible, to do a double-blind study on many alternative treatments, including nutrition. I believe that many of the studies that have been done refuting the effects of nutrition on ADHD symptoms and treatment are flawed and go against common sense and our basic knowledge about physiology and biochemistry, such as studies that show that there is no relationship between sugar and behavior. Some of these studies are funded by companies with an interest in downplaying the adverse effects of certain foods or ingredients on health, and many are published in journals deriving a substantial percentage of their revenue from advertising purchased from these companies.
There is evidence linking nutrient deficiency with ADHD. In terms of solutions, many practitioners advocate the use of supplementation. Supplementation can be effective in correcting a deficiency, but is not a permanent solution. In fact, there is increasing evidence that long-term supplementation many cause numerous health problems.
The best solution is to improve the diet of the child, overall, eliminating as many processed, packaged and fast foods as possible, decreasing the amount of fat and animal product in the diet and consuming a diet primarily consisting of fresh raw fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
There is no question that it can be difficult to get children to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, even though this dietary change can be an important component in improving the child’s condition. One helpful tool is Juice Plus, an encapsulated fruit and vegetable product offered by NSA. 17 different fruits, vegetables and grains, many of which most kids don’t particularly care for (like beets and kale) are offered in capsule, chewable or gummie form. Although I do not recommend this as a replacement for conversion to a diet emphasizing fruits and vegetables, it can provide a valuable support system for both children and adults. Another great tool offered by the makers of Juice Plus is Complete, a meal replacement drink mix containing absolutely no questionable ingredients and lots of densely nutritious foods. When mixed in a blender with plant milk, fruit and ground flax seeds, kids love it.
The correlation between diet and health is not limited to ADHD, but extends to many other diseases as well. Parents must be made to realize that the best gift that can be given a child is the gift of good health, which means eating a healthy diet! Pamela A. Popper, PhD
About JUICE PLUS+
JUICE PLUS+ is based on recommendations of the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the guidelines of Canada's Food Guide. That is, an individual needs 5 to 10 servings of fresh raw fruits and vegetables per day. JUICE PLUS+ is 17 raw, vine ripened fruits and vegetables that have been picked, juiced, and had all the water, salt and sugar removed, and then dehydrated at specific temperatures to protect the integrity of the vitamins, nutrients and minerals found in whole foods. Rather than taking isolated or fragmented vitamins or minerals, you get a WHOLE FOOD supplement. By taking 2 fruit capsules and 2 vegetable capsules per day we are able to get the equivalent of 8 out of the 10 recommended daily servings. If we give our body whole foods instead of isolated or fragmented vitamins and nutrients, our body knows what to use most efficiently.
JUICE PLUS+ is the most scientifically documented nutritional supplement in history, and studies showing its effectiveness are published in peer-reviewed journals, available on the website below. Start eating a healthier diet today! If you can’t always eat enough fruits and vegetables every day, Juice Plus can help ensure that you and your children get proper nutrition. For more information about JUICE PLUS+ contact:
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