🔋 Feeding Focus: How to Build an ADHD-Friendly Plate

 When it comes to ADHD management, food matters—a lot. Blood sugar swings, inflammatory oils, and missing nutrients can all make it harder for kids to focus, regulate impulses, and stay calm.
Building an ADHD-friendly plate isn’t about restriction—it’s about building meals that support brain performance, neurotransmitter balance, and emotional stability.

🧠 Step 1: Prioritize Protein

Start every meal with high-quality protein. This keeps blood sugar steady and provides amino acids to make dopamine and norepinephrine—key for focus and motivation.

Best sources:

• Grass-fed beef, lamb, or venison
• Eggs and cheese
• Ground turkey or chicken thighs
• Liver or heart (hidden in meatballs or burgers)

🧈 Step 2: Add Healthy Fats

Fats feed the brain, protect neurons, and slow digestion for sustained energy.

Best sources:

• Butter, ghee, tallow
• Avocados and olive oil
• Fatty fish
• Full-fat dairy

🥬 Step 3: Include Gut-Supportive Veggies

Gut health supports neurotransmitter function. Add fiber and fermented foods where tolerated.

• Cooked veggies like broccoli, zucchini, and spaghetti squash
• Fermented foods like sauerkraut or yogurt
• Prebiotic-rich foods like garlic and onions

⚠️ What to Leave Off the Plate

• Sugary breakfast cereals
• Granola bars and “fruit” snacks
• Vegetable oil-based dressings
• Artificial dyes, flavors, and sweeteners

🍽 ADHD-Friendly Meal Ideas

• Grass-fed beef burger patty with avocado and cheesy broccoli
• Scrambled eggs in butter with sauerkraut and berries
• Leftover steak with cesar salad and a cup of plain yogurt, handful of berries

A calm, focused brain starts with balanced meals—built around real, ancestral foods.