Eating well with ADHD is an essential part of our well-being and thriving alongside this tricky neurobiological condition. However, the challenges of dopamine, mood and energy fluctuations, executive functioning difficulties, cravings and sensory needs, nutrition can be a complex part of our lifestyle.
In this episode, I'm delighted to welcome author, registered dietitian and ADHD nutritionist Rebecca King to explore the unique connection between ADHD and intuitive eating habits. Rebecca shares her personal journey with disordered eating and offers practical advice for overcoming common food challenges faced by people with ADHD.
What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
✨ How to intuitively eat alongside ADHD medication
✨ Why ADHD and sensory needs impact our food choices and meal planning
✨ The importance of intuitive eating and reconnecting with hunger cues
✨ Intuitive eating alongside our menstrual cycles
✨ How to help ourselves with ADHD and disordered eating
✨ Simple strategies to make meal prep easier and less overwhelming
✨ Different types of convenience foods to ease nutritious cooking
✨ How to manage healthy ADHD eating habits alongside decision fatigue and exhaustion
✨ The role of self-compassion in building a positive relationship with food
Timestamps:
- 02:00 - Understanding ADHD and Nutrition
- 12:45 - Understanding Eating Patterns and ADHD
- 18:41 - Navigating Food Choices and Cycles
- 29:20 - Meal Prep Strategies for ADHD
- 34:06 - Navigating Meal Planning with Different Sensory Preferences
- 35:45 - Nutritional Strategies for Busy Lives
Becca’s insights resonate deeply, providing a roadmap for those of us seeking to reclaim control over their eating habits and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with food. If you’ve ever struggled with food decisions, emotional eating, or meal prep due to ADHD, this episode will leave you feeling knowledgeable, empowered, and supported with actionable strategies to nurture your body and mind.
You can connect with Rebecca via her Instagram, @adhd.nutritionist.
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Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.
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