Did you know that adults and kids who have ADHD brains have potentially high overlapping symptoms with disordered eating behaviors,? They have a tendency to use food as a way to unconsciously deal with boredom, stress, and try to deal with intense or complicated situations.
\nThose with ADHD may be particularly likely to forget to eat and binge later. \u200bThey may have trouble planning and shopping ahead (executive function deficits), which can result in spur-of-the-moment and uncontrolled eating.
\nSo how can those with ADHD overcome this and learn to trust the signals their body is giving them?
\nLook no further friends - as that is exactly what we are discussing today on the Behind The Binge Pod! This is a fun convo as Becca and I both have ADHD.
\nToday, I\u2019m honored to be joined by my friend and fellow dietitian, Becca King. We discuss the misconceptions around ADHD and fearmongering regarding foods and some of the fake rules. We also take a look at how medication plays a role in our nutrition as well as we examine the question- does food aid in the development of ADHD!
\nBecca King is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. As an adult with ADHD who struggled for years with disordered eating, Becca is passionate about helping other adults with ADHD who struggle with binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues find food freedom and improve their self-esteem. She uses the Principles of Intuitive Eating and a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition for ADHD in her virtual practice.
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\nBehind the Binge Academy - https://makainutrition.com/behindthebingeacademy/
\nResources\nConnect with Becca on Instagram: Adhd.nutritionist
\nJessica McCabe - videos about ADHD
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q