Wicks suggested that the prevalence of junk food could be impacting rates of ADHD in kids
speaks, people listen. The fitness coach, presenter and bestselling cookbook author is a hugely influential voice in the UK with 4.7 million followers on Instagram and 2.8 million on YouTube. He’s also well known as a champion of children’s physical and mental health, thanks to the free online workouts he led when schools were closed in lockdown.
He also said he meant to say “misdiagnosed”, clarifying: “I do believe a lot of children are being misdiagnosed with ADHD, and that can stem back to our diet and what we’re eating.”What causes ADHD Leading ADHD author and counsellor Sarah Templeton of ADHD Liberty was diagnosed at 51. “It’s a very impactful condition, not something that’s light and frothy and can be cured with a bit of fish and cabbage,” she says. “It has to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, not by a doctor or a nurse or anyone else. If ADHD could be cured with diet, everyone would be doing that.
Tew points out that a preference for plain and repetitive meals is common among those with neurodiversity. “Whilst many neurodiverse people can prefer processed foods, beige foods and safe foods, this does not mean that these foods are the cause of their symptoms,” she says. “But they could prevent children reaching all of their nutritional requirements which may contribute to symptoms. It is a good idea to try and expand the diet to make it as varied as possible.
Tew recommends focusing on the Mediterranean diet, rich in whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, including the omega 3s found in oily fish, and fruit and vegetables. “Reducing sugar and white carbohydrates is good for overall health and may help with some symptoms,” she says.
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