• Why Your ADHD is Making “Healthy Eating” So Hard - The Truth About Cravings, Fixations, Overeating, and Food Dyes with Rebecca King, RD

  • Apr 29 2025
  • Length: 51 mins
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Why Your ADHD is Making “Healthy Eating” So Hard - The Truth About Cravings, Fixations, Overeating, and Food Dyes with Rebecca King, RD

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  • Fellow dietitian, Rebecca King and I (Abbey Sharp) both have diagnosed ADHD so we understand the daily struggles of having a neurodivergent mind and trying to eat well. Rebecca (aka @adhdnutritionist) specializes in an anti diet culture approach to ADHD nutrition management, helping ADHD’ers stop binge eating, learn meal planning skills, identify food triggers and improve their relationship with food. In today’s episode we discuss we cover:Forgetting to eat or lack of appetite leading to overeating or binging at nightTips for simplifying the steps of meal prep that make it too overwhelming to startHow to deal with food hyperfixations and avoiding getting the ickAlternatives to sugar and other foods for dopamine Why ADHD and eating disorders are so co-morbidHow “intuitive eating” works for ADHDersThe most important nutrition tips for ADHDersUnique hacks for helping us thrive with ADHDFacts and fiction on common ADHD “no-no” foods - do you need to cut out sugar, food dyes, preservatives, dairy and gluten?Check in with today’s amazing guest Rebecca King, RD:Follow on Instagram: @adhd.nutritionistBook: How to Eat Well for Adults with ADHD Course: Intuitive Eating for ADHD Small Group Coaching Program Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.References:https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1981-03606-001https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022347695705414https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30986731/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33066852/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4777329/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32220366/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22176942/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15613992/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20551163/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573786/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17825405/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15155391/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6331488/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8401786/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8401786/figure/nutrients-13-02598-f003/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747333/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747333/https://adc.bmj.com/content/99/Suppl_2/A204.3 🥤 Check out my 2-in-1 Plant Based Probiotic Protein Powder, neue theory at www.neuetheory.com or @neuetheory and use my promo code BITEBACK20 to get 20% off your order! Don’t forget to Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! It really helps us out. ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTERS ⤵️Neue Theory newsletterAbbey's Kitchen newsletter 🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! 💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! 📱 Follow me! Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchen My blog, Abbey’s Kitchen www.abbeyskitchen.comMy book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3NoHtvf If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to discuss next!
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