| Diet and ADD treatment are inseparable as | | | | changes in diet. Studies involving children consuming |
| academics, doctors and scholars alike are taking notice | | | | high glycemic foods (high sugar) versus low glycemic |
| of this. Attention Deficit Disorder is a result of | | | | foods showed significant differences. Both groups of |
| hyperactivity, which is commonly found in children | | | | children have ADD, but the contrast was that the |
| instead of adults. Due to this hyperactivity, children are | | | | group consuming the high glycemic foods was much |
| unable to concentrate, and this has many negative | | | | more hyperactive. These foods stem from sources |
| consequences. For instance, they are not able to | | | | such as fruit juices, soda, and even fast food |
| concentrate on their studies and thus; their grades go | | | | (McDonald's actually uses corn sugar in their fries and |
| down. This also hampers their self-esteem and | | | | burgers!). |
| confidence because they feel that they are not going | | | | This study any many others have assisted physicians |
| to survive school. To treat ADD, physicians prescribe | | | | in providing proper diets for children. Children are told to |
| medication such as Ritalin or Adderall, but these pills do | | | | consume fresh fruits and veggies, fish (contains |
| have side effects and the impact for long-term use is | | | | Omega 3, which is essential for brain health). In addition, |
| unknown. One great effective method to combat | | | | natural supplements that contain herbs such as gingko, |
| ADD is through proper nutrition and diet. | | | | choline, and gotu kola are excellent for focus and |
| Research has found that ADD can be treated with | | | | concentration. |