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Healthy Eating Habits for Impulsive, Dopamine-Starved ADHD Brains

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Healthy eating habits are elusive for many adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). Why? Studies show that we make dozens of decisions about food and eating every day — each one demanding strong executive functions.

To devise and stick to a healthy diet, our ADHD brains must anticipate, plan, coordinate, and follow through on smart food choices.

When we fall short, we feel demoralized and blame ourselves when our ADHD symptoms are the culprit.The fact is: Healthy eating habits and healthy weight begin with understanding our ADHD brains.

Here are the five most common challenges to cultivating healthy eating habits — and strategies for beating them.Adults with ADHD are rarely mindful of the aspects of eating (what they eat, how much, when, where, etc.).

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