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i find that for me, add without hyperactivity, a diet lower in carbs, high in protein and moderate amount of fats work the best.
too many carbs make me really tired and irritated...makes my blood sugar level fluctuate too often throughout the day.
higher protein balances my blood sugar levels giving me more energy
fats i consume are mainly from flax seed oil and nuts..cashews being my favorite!
for carbohydrates i stay with the more natural kind and stay away from white bread, flour, instant stuff, etc. i eat several bowls of plain oatmeal daily...i know bland taste..but i buy a sugar free-fat free chocolate syrup and mix it in. chocolate oatmeal! yummy! great source of complex carbohydrates (carbs that are slowly digested so they don't cause a surge in insulin levels) and a good source of dietary fiber. subway has those new atkin wraps and those are so good! i get the chicken breast one. i make mine with chicken breast, mustard, lettuce and tomato.
my protein mainly comes from chicken and whey protein mix. you can buy a 5lb. tub of whey protein at vitamin discount stores for 35-40 dollars and last me usually a month or so. each scoop contains 24 grams of protein, 110 calories, and only 1 gram of sugar. optimum nutrition is a great brand and they also have a natural version of whey protein which has no added colors, artificial flavorings, etc. i usually try to get in 4-6 servings a day. whey protein has the highest value of branced chain amino acids which are very important to your mental/physical health.
flax seed oil has been shown to be more effective than fish and other sources of omega-3 fats at helping with mental disorders. since our brains are 60% fat and most of that is from essential fatty acids (such as omega-3's which our body can NOT manufacture therefore we must get from our diet or supplements) we do not get enough of these healthy fats and this leads to mental problems. for me i find that 2-3 tablespoons daily help a lot.
for breakfast i will have one serving whey protein, one cup cooked oatmeal (not the instant kind or flavored..just the good old fashioned oats and add fat-free, sugar-free chocolate syrup for flavoring,) half cup scrambled eggs (egg beaters..great source of protein..no fat and low calorie) and one tablespoon of flaxseed oil
couple hours later have a snack like a cup of unsalted cashews or peanuts. or a low carb, low sugar protein bar.
lunch is usually wendy's chicken salad with reduced fat ranch dressing, one serving of whey protein and one tablespoon of flaxseed oil
dinner varies a lot. sometimes just a chicken breast with a small salad (plus one serving flaxseed oil and whey protein,) or subway's chicken atkin's wrap (plus one serving flaxseed oil and whey protein,) steak, low fat hamburger meat, etc.
i have a george foreman grill and love it! always cooking turkey burgers, chicken breast, steak, etc.
this is the diet that works for me but you might be different. i also include a men's multi-vitamin (multi-vitamins must have!!,) and additional fiber such as psyillium in the form of pills or powder (sugar-free,) and on an empty stomach single amino acids such as l-tyrosine or dl-phenylaline.