Do Sugary and Processed Foods Affect Self-Regulation?

Katherine Lawrence shares her experience of how certain foods helped her son feel calm, focused, and in control. Katherine joins Chuck Carroll to share her insights and tips about the benefits of good nutrition that every parent aiming to nourish their child should know about food to support their neurotype: what to avoid, what to prioritize, and how to ensure sensory sensitive eaters meet their nutritional needs.

In this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn:

- Optimal foods for brain health and development - The smoothie routine that changed everything for Katherine's neurodivergent child - Practical tips for helping sensory sensitive eaters get the nutrition they need - The most powerful gift Katherine gave her neurodivergent child

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