1. Artificial Dyes
2. Preservatives
3. Refined Sugar
In order to decrease the risk of hyperactivity in children I recommend providing a whole food diet comprised of whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, wild-caught fish and fruits and vegetables. To learn more about foods to decrease hyperactivity in kids, check out my post on that topic.
Best Foods to Reduce Hyperactivity in Kids
1. Salmon
The omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish and fatty fish like salmon can reduce ADHD symptoms by fifty percent.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries provide the best long-term cognitive benefits specifically on hyperactivity symptoms.
3. Avocados
Avocados contain monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that boosts the body’s synthesis of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that ADHD medications target and increase.
Hyperactivity can often be benefited by consuming a whole food diet. Especially when the diet includes nutritionally beneficial foods like the ones in this post. Limiting or omitting processed foods, including dyes, artificial sweetners and preservatives can all be beneficial for kids with hyperactivity.