TPP 052: Dietitian and Nutritionist Jill Castle with the Facts About ADHD and Nutrition

Published: April 11, 2017, 6:19 a.m.

b'For this episode about ADHD and nutrition, I spoke with one of America\\u2019s leading experts in the field of childhood nutrition, Jill Castle. Jill is a registered dietician / nutritionist with over twenty-five years of experience working with babies, toddlers, children, and teens, in a variety of settings from private practice and consulting to author and writer. Her specialty is taking the current research in pediatric nutrition and shaping it into practical, sane advice for parents and healthcare providers. Jill writes the blog, \\u201cJust the Right Bite\\u201d and hosts a childhood nutrition podcast called The Nourished Child.\\xa0\\nIn today\\u2019s conversation, Jill shares her insights about what we know about the relationship between ADHD and nutrition, the impact of nutritional deficiencies in kids, and how to not get overwhelmed at the thought of making changes in your family and, more specifically, your child\\u2019s diet. She also shares some great tips for how to get started in making small changes that can have a big impact. Jill truly is an expert in her field, and I learned a lot in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it! \\xa0\\nJill Castle is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and a childhood nutrition expert. With over 25 years of experience with babies, toddlers, children and teens, in a variety of settings from private practice and consulting to author and writer, and as a mother of 4, Jill is sought after as one of America\\u2019s leading experts in the field of childhood nutrition.\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\xa0\\n\\nWhat the current research says about ADHD and nutrition\\n\\nThe common types of nutritional challenges and deficiencies faced by kids with ADHD\\n\\nHow to address nutritional concerns with your child without getting overwhelmed\\n\\nThoughts on dealing with shame or guilt surrounding a child\\u2019s nutritional habits\\n\\nWhether or not good nutrition can be a substitute for medication when it comes to treating a child with ADHD\\n\\nTips for making small, positive nutritional changes in your home and with your ADHD child\\n\\nHow we can get our kids invested in their own nutritional well-being\\n\\n\\xa0Resources mentioned for ADHD and Nutrition in Kids\\n\\nJill Castle\\u2019s website\\n\\nJill\\u2019s podcast: The Nourished Child\\n\\n\\nJill\\u2019s books\\n\\nJill\\u2019s Blog Post: A Healthy ADHD Diet for Kids\\n\\n\\nSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n Visit Tilt Parenting\\n Take the free 7-Day Challenge \\n Read a chapter of Differently Wired \\n Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram \\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'