Diet is a four letter word. Nobody likes deprivation or counting every morsel they put in their mouth. So you know what? Don’t do it. We know by now that diets don’t work and yet billions of dollars are spent each year with the hope of finding the perfect pill, potion or plan to give you the perfect body.
What we focus on expands. When we focus on ADDing nutritious foods, we begin to ADD more healthy choices and we start feeling healthy, full and satisfied. On the other hand, when we focus on what we can’t eat, all we want is what we can’t have. Here at ADD to Life Coaching, I work with my clients on ADDing delicious and nutritious food. Nothing is taken away! Each week we ADD one healthy food or activity, and soon enough life is so full of the “good stuff” that the old habits just fall away.
People with symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder benefit greatly by eating vitamin-rich, nutrient-dense foods each day. Filling up on these foods keeps our blood sugar balanced, our hunger at bay, our mood stabilized and our brain chemistry functioning.
So, what can you ADD?
1. Protein
Lean protein helps to keep our blood sugar balanced. When eaten with each meal and snack, it helps to curb our hunger by limiting the insulin rush some experience when eating carbohydrates alone.
2. Complex Carbohydrates
Foods containing fiber help by moving through the system more slowly than simple carbs do. They also help balance blood sugar and keep you feeling satisfied.
3. H2O
Our brain is 95% water! If we want it to function properly, it’s important to drink clean, pure water. Soda, and Gatorade do not count. Would you wash you clothes with Gatorade?
4. Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables contain tons of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function. They also contain water and fiber. They have texture, making your eating experience more satisfying.
Choose something healthy to ADD to your life today and take the first step to feeling great!
