4 Excellent Food Choices That Could Enhance Your ADHD Treatment Plan
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Medication and behavioral therapy are the most commonly-recommended treatment options for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The combination of these two therapeutic factors can confer many important and relieving benefits for ADHD patients. Additionally, there is evidence that certain foods may help you manage your symptoms more successfully. Here are four such foods which could potentially enhance your ADHD treatment plan.
1. High Protein Foods
“Focusing more on protein than sugars and carbs helps balance blood sugar and improve attention,” James Greenblatt, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Walden Psychiatric Care in Waltham, MA, tells WebMD Connect to Care.
“This includes foods like nuts and seeds but also highlights beans, lean meat, poultry, and seafood,” Greenblatt says.