Family Nutrition - Brain Foods

clipped from www.askdrsears.com A.D.H.D. FOODS The behavior and learning of children who are labeled A.D.H.D. (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) tend to be influenced more by foods than other children. Clues that a dietary deficiency may be contributing to your child's behavior or learning problems are: excessive thirst, frequent urination, dry hair and skin, eczema, and allergies. But, most important are the observations you record in your food-mood connection diary. The acronym ADHD (Add to your Daily Healthy Diet) can help you remember to include foods that improve behavior and learning, such as fish, flax seeds or flax oil, vegetables, and whole grains.

10----Nutrution----Myths.

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clipped from www.dumblittleman.com 10 Nutrition Myths Eating carbohydrates makes you fat Drink eight, 8-oz. glasses of water per day Brown grain products are whole grain products Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol All alcohol is bad for you Vitamin supplements are necessary for everyone Consuming extra protein is necessary to build muscle mass Eating fiber causes problems if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Eating immediately after a workout will improve recovery. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by eating foods low on the glycemic index. To get the scoop on these points, read Dispelling The Top 10 Nutrition Myths by Medical News Today.