ADHD Experts Podcast 549- Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food
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Apr 8, 2025 Nicole DeMasi Malcher, a registered dietitian and founder of Eating with ADHD, shares her expertise on the link between ADHD and disordered eating. She discusses why traditional diets often don't work and advocates for intuitive eating as a healthier approach. Nicole offers practical strategies for overcoming impulsive eating behaviors, emphasizes the importance of recognizing hunger cues, and highlights how mindful eating can improve relationships with food. Her insights aim to empower individuals with ADHD to prioritize well-being over restrictive dieting.
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ADHD and Eating Challenges
- ADHD impacts eating habits due to executive dysfunction, dopamine dysregulation, and impulsivity.
- These challenges can lead to difficulties with meal planning, interoceptive awareness, and emotional regulation.
Binge-Restrict Cycle
- Restrictive dieting often leads to a binge-restrict cycle, worsening ADHD-related eating challenges.
- The more restrictive the diet, the more likely overeating becomes.
Harmful Effects of Restriction
- Restricting food intake can negatively affect metabolism, satiety hormones, and stress tolerance.
- It can also increase cravings and the risk of developing eating disorders.