Over the past few weeks we looked at the impact of different food groups (carbohydrates, protein, fats and vitamins and minerals) on optimum brain function. One thing that stood out throughout this discussion is the fact that brain nutrition is not something that we can simply leave to chance. Eating whatever takes your fancy and [...]
Archive | January, 2009
ADD/ADHD’s Impact on Self-Esteem
ADD/ADHD is sometimes called a “hidden disability.” It seems that most people are not readily aware of our ADD/ADHD. Our disability has its roots in biology as well as behavior, and half the time, we don’t even understand why we act the way we do! After hearing for years that we are lazy, daydreamers, impulsive [...]
Nutrition and the Brain: The Role of Vitamins and Minerals
Over the past few weeks we looked at the impact of the major food groups (carbohydrates, protein and fats) on brain function. This week we turn our attention to the last major nutritional category namely vitamins and minerals. The body, and the brain, needs a wide variety of vitamins and mineral to grow and to [...]
ADD/ADHD-Friendly Jobs and Careers – Part 4
There are still more careers areas for you to explore if you have ADD or ADHD. If you haven’t seen anything to your liking yet, consider these other categories.
Nutrition and Brain Function: Fats, the Good and the Bad
We often tend to think of fat as the big taboo when it comes to nutrition. The fact is however that, although we need to be weary of certain kinds, fats are essential building blocks for healthy brains. This can be seen in the fact that almost two thirds of the weight of the human [...]
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