Over the past two weeks we looked at the Glycemic Index (GI) and its importance in regulating our ‘fuel supply’. Understanding its role in doing this is especially important for people who are faced with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. This is because the maintenance of stable blood sugar levels is one of the key factors [...]
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How Glycemic Index Values are Measured
Spikes, rushes, controlled release… These are all terms that are associated with the release of sugars into the bloodstream following the digestion of different kinds of foods. For some people a discussion of these effects may be mildly interesting but for those who are faced with ADD/ADHD it is of vital importance. This is why [...]
The GI index: What it is, and why it is important
Can something as ‘simple’ as proper nutrition really make a difference in the life of a person struggling with ADD/ADHD? I am convinced that the answer to this question is a resounding ‘Yes!’
I am particularly convinced of the fact that a Low-GI diet can be a force for good in terms of building higher levels [...]
Step #2 Fuel Up
This section discusses how to “Fuel Up”.
In order to eliminate your ADD-ADHD symptoms you MUST give your body the building blocks it needs.
It has been proven that ADD people lack certain vitamins and nutrients.
ADD people also use certain vitamins and nutrients at a must faster rate.
Explore the following areas to learn how to “Fuel Up”
“Feeding” the ADD Brain
“FEEDING” THE ADD BRAIN
Think about the foods you and your kids eat. Fruit Roll-Ups. Macaroni and cheese. Lucky Charms Cereal. Soft drinks. What do all of these and just about everything we eat have in common? Artificial dyes are in the majority of foods available. These colorings make [...]
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