Want to diminish your unborn child’s chance of developing ADHD? Some people believe that adopting a Mediterranean diet when you’re pregnant may be the key to ensuring your child does not develop it. In fact, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, which evaluated over 120 children, backs up this belief.
Mothers should choose their child’s diet carefully. ADHD children need to avoid certain diets.
The Mediterranean diet is healthy for those with ADHD.
A Mediterranean diet is one that is marked by a particularly high consumption of vegetables and olive oil. Experts believe the special diet’s wide variety of nutrients actually halts the attention syndrome from even manifesting. Not surprisingly, a child’s duet is crucial toward their physical and mental health. A child who has a diet high in sugar and fat are seven times more likely to develop ADHD.
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Instances of ADHD/ ADD have been on the rise in recent years.
- Mothers of children with learning differences can benefit greatly from sharing ideas.
- A Mediterranean diet may help treat and prevent ADHD in young children.
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