6 Healthy Fats for the ADHD Brain - Finally Calmed & Focused

I cringe every time parents tell me they feed their kids a healthy low-fat low-salt diet.

Kids have different nutritional needs than adults because they’re still growing, especially kids with ADHD.

Babies’ brains double in weight by 2 years old, the growing body also needs fats and cholesterol to build new cells and tissue and not to mention the fat-soluble vitamins that come only from fatty foods.

The fat and cholesterol kids eat go to good use, such as new brain tissue, muscle tissues, bone tissues, etc.

Brain scientists now discovered that the human brain continues to grow and develop until the day we diet. And the brain is not fully mature until around at least 25 years of old.

Why do you think you have to pay extra when renting a car if you’re younger than 25 years old? Car rental companies know that under 25, you’re brain is still developing.

We also know that the ADHD brain is about 3 years behind in development and the prefrontal cortex is about 10% smaller than the neurotypical brain, then naturally we want to make sure your ADHD child has all the resources he or she needs to do some catch-up growing in the brain.

Putting children on a low-fat diet is harmful and unnecessary and may result in nutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin A, D, E, and K, and failure to thrive.

Not so quick with those French fries yet.

Not all fats are the same. There are good fats and bad fats.

Happy fats support the ADHD brain and S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) fats harm the ADHD brain.

Happy fats are natural unprocessed fats that support brain growth and development while reducing inflammation.

S.A.D. fats are highly processed fats that harm the ADHD brain with man-made chemicals and cause inflammation. S.A.D. fats are mostly processed seed oils that are easily oxidized causing cellular damage and inflammation.

Happy fats that Heals the ADHD brain:

S.A.D. Fats that Harms the ADHD Brain:

Ok, there you have it…

I hope you find this information helpful. Let me know what you think and comment below.

Remember ADHD does not doom your child to a life of under-achievement. You know your child is bright, full of potential, and deserves the best. In fact, many of the world’s most significant discoveries and inventions were made by people with ADHD.

I helped my crazy wild child who couldn’t read or write when she was little, overcome her learning difficulties and become a merit scholarship student majoring in premed at Loyola Chicago University.

So don’t give up; everything is possible.

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Anna

Clean Eating Officer (CEO) at Malama Wellness + Hypnotherapy

I'm Anna, a passionate dietitian and hypnotherapist dedicated to helping parents of kids with ADHD unlock the transformative potential of healthy eating and holistic approaches. With years of experience in pediatric nutrition and a focus on mind-body connection, I provide personalized guidance and practical tools to support positive behavioral changes and nurture your child's well-being.

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