Did you know some families have ‘lentil night’ every week? Many parents serve up beans and chick peas to their children as baked beans or hummus regularly. However, even though these things seem like familiar comfort foods – for many children they do the opposite once inside the body – that is, they cause discomfort and dysfunction. Why? Because they contain phytates – a type of antinutrient food toxin.

A new study[1] from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States has linked attention deficit disorder, ADHD to a number of food toxins carried by cereals, legumes and dairy. It concluded that avoiding these foods assisted in controlling the condition.

But which foods should you choose for your kids to ensure they are properly nourished?

Surprisingly ADHD affects around 7% (one in fifteen) children globally and the numbers are increasing. So in a school classroom of around thirty students – we should expect two with the condition … enough to disrupt any lesson. Looked at this way - children’s mental health therefore affects most kids!

[1] https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/NDT.S449186

Telltale signs of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. These children are more likely to get into disputes and have accidents. Later on, they may engage in criminal behaviour and substance abuse.  Unfortunately the condition is also associated with depression, anxiety and defiant behaviour. All of this impacts their ability to take advantage of learning opportunities.

The study concluded there was ‘compelling evidence’ and that a low-lectin diet could help manage ADHD in children. The effects of gluten are well documented – and can lead to depression, fatigue and serial ear or respiratory infections.

Whatever we can do to give our children the best opportunities in life must be worthwhile! Who would have thought the rush to plant-based foods like beans and lentils could actually damage your kids?  

Learn how help your kids avoid lectins and other damaging food toxins with the Save Our Kids poster.

Designed specifically to assist with children’s issues – post it on your fridge or frame it for the kitchen. Ensuring good childhood nutrition avoids setbacks and snags – and sets your kids up for life.