How to Eat Well for Adults with ADHD: A Practical, Non-Diet Guide to Feeding Your Body and Mind When You Have ADHD

The rewarding debut from King, a dietitian with ADHD, details how people with the condition can develop healthy eating habits. She explains that “ADHDers” often struggle to eat well because they have trouble planning and focusing, making the prospect of cooking overwhelming. Her numerous strategies for meal planning render the process less intimidating, as when she proposes that readers might reduce the mental burden of deciding what to have by always eating certain dishes on certain days of the week. In addition to the usual nutritional guidance (“limit added sugars”; “moderate sodium intake”), King offers solid suggestions tailored to people with ADHD. For example, she urges readers to eat 20 grams of protein per meal because protein contains amino acids that are used to create the neurotransmitter dopamine, chronic low levels of which contribute to ADHD symptoms. The bountiful recipes prioritize practicality alongside taste. A tangy teriyaki tuna bowl, Mediterranean meatballs with chicken orzo, and other meals that can be prepared in a single pan will appeal to readers averse to washing dishes. Shrimp tostadas, crispy gnocchi, and other air-fryer fare take advantage of the fact that the appliance doesn’t require users to remember to thaw food. This is a must for anyone whose ADHD has negatively impacted their diet. (Mar.)