Send us a Text! Ever stand in front of an open fridge for 3 minutes, then eat a fistful of shredded cheese like a goblin? Asking for a friend. This week, we’re serving up real ADHD nutrition hacks (no kale… unless that’s your thing). Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here. Subscribe to our newsletter! — Who Should Listen ADHDers who’ve ever meal-planned on Sunday and eaten cereal for dinner by Tuesday. Parents of neurospicy kids who survive on the same 3 foods. Anyone who thinks “rotisserie chicken is a personality trait.” — What You Get In This Episode The Protein Paradox : Why you need ‘emotional support cheese’ (hint: dopamine boost). Carbs Aren’t the Enemy : Pair them with protein to avoid hangry meltdowns (e.g., Goldfish + peanuts = survival snack). Fridge Feng Shui : Hide veggies in the crisper? Bad. Put grapes and yogurt at eye level? Genius. Sensory Hacks : Like how to make your “safe foods” work harder. Rotisserie Chicken Worship : How one $8 bird can fuel 3 meals (salad, soup, general garnish). Actionable Tips Grocery Shortcut : Buy pre-cut veggies/fruit (yes, it’s more expensive—but actually eating them is priceless). Grazing Menu : Keep “protein stations” (e.g., nuts, jerky) where you hyperfocus, like your desk or couch. Texture Fix : Hate mushy food? Try crunchy peanut butter on apple slices instead of sandwiches. — Bios Caitlin (CK) : Former teacher who knows exactly which kids are running on 3 Pop-Tarts and ADHDer-mom. Ariella Monti : Novelist who knows the power of cold pizza + a handful of almonds, and ADHD-mom to a neurospicy and food-particular child. — Sources & Mentions The ADHD-Dopamine Link: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs | ADDitude Mag 4 Ways ADHD May Affect Your Eating Habits—and How to Get Back on Track | SELF The ADHD Dietitian on Instagram Why Sugar is Kryptonite: ADHD Diet Truths | ADDitude Mag Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms | Cleveland Clinic Intuitive Eating: Benefits and Principles | Cleveland Clinic Comorbid health conditions in people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses | ScienceDirect Book to consider : Finally Focused by Dr. James Greenblatt and Bill Gottlieb, CHC (AD The best support is a rating and a share. Love, CK & GK Support the show View our website at ckandgkpodcast.com . Find us on social media @ckandgkpodcast on - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Thanks, y'all!
