So we have recently started implementing some new rules in our house, starting with what we eat. Initially we had been calling it a diet but it really is a change in lifestyle. To me a diet is something you will be doing for a short amount of time until you meet your goal. Where a change in lifestyle is more permanent.
What brought about this change, you ask!? Well #1 has been diagnosed with ADD and rather than dope him up on medication we have decided to start with what we put into our bodies and use medications as a last resort.
This is week one of our endeavor. We decided to start with cutting out dairy for a week and seeing if there are any adverse reactions once we add it back in. We are also cutting back quite a bit on the amount of sugar we eat on a daily basis. You never really realize how much sugar is added to every day foods until you start looking for it! As we move forward we will be making several more changes including eliminating food dyes, additives and processed foods. We will also be adding nutritional supplements and more fresh fruits & vegetables do our meals among other things.
I will try to keep adding weekly updates on how our changes are going and what we are eliminating/adding next. If you have any good resources I would love to know about them!!
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I've heard that others also try to go gluten-free for ADHD issues. Which is harder than I could imagine doing, but Paige and Heather D might be good resources about that.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all of you; I admire your commitment to trying more holistic methods to help your son than just automatically going the more traditional route. :)