Healthy Food Guide

what to eat if you've got ADHD

Karen Fittall is a health writer who contributes to leading Australian wellness publications, brands and programs.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition most effectively managed through a combination of different treatments including medication, psychotherapy and time management training.

But lately the effect of nutrition on ADHD symptoms has also been under the microscope – with some promising outcomes. For example, a 2022 study showed that eating more fruit and vegetables reduced inattention issues for children with ADHD.

But ADHD doesn’t just affect children. More than three out of four children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to have

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