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Foods That May Alleviate ADHD

 
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Lentils and Kidney Beans

Lentils and other beans such as kidney beans, chickpeas and black eyed peas, are good sources of complex carbohydrates, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and thiamine. Thiamine is important in the synthesis of choline.

Sources: National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Role of Essential Fatty Acids in ADHD by Anthony Kane, M.D.
The Franklin Institute: Nourish: Carbohydrates Fuel Your Brain
3 Steps Conquering ADD-ADHD: Nutrition and Brain Function: The Importance of Protein, Linus Pauling Institute: Choline

Article by Maryann Gromisch

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