Information sources for all articles
GUIDE TO SUGARS
Grain Brain:
http://www.drperlmutter.com/about/grain-brain-by-david-perlmutter/
Sugar intake recommendations from the World Health Organization:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/03/05/who-cuts-sugar-intake-advice-to-5-percent-daily-energy/
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26449497
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Institute of Medicine sugar intake recommendation:
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2002/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Energy-Carbohydrate-Fiber-Fat-Fatty-Acids-Cholesterol-Protein-and-Amino-Acids.aspx
Livestrong:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/474832-recommended-grams-of-sugar-per-day/#page=5
http://www.livestrong.com/article/474832-recommended-grams-of-sugar-per-day/#page=6
http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/dried_fruit.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/428383-what-is-the-glycemic-index-of-fructose-corn-syrup/#page=2
http://www.livestrong.com/article/455051-glycemic-index-of-refined-sugars/#page=1
http://www.livestrong.com/article/401811-sugar-substitutes-on-the-glycemic-index/#page=3
Sugars in fruit:
http://authoritynutrition.com/is-fruit-good-or-bad-for-your-health/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2012/04/01/what-eating-too-much-sugar-does-to-your-brain/
Glycemic index:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/topics/glycemic-index
http://www.health.harvard.edu/glycemic
Effects of sugar on the ADHD brain:
http://diagnosisdiet.com/sugar-and-adhd/
Study claims sugar makes no difference in ADHD:
http://www.rd.com/health/conditions/adhd-and-sugar/
Rebuttle to study that claims sugar makes no difference:
https://addadhdadvances.com/sugar.html
Additional sites:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2014/02/03/more-evidence-that-sugar-is-harming-our-hearts/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2012/08/30/how-much-sugar-are-americans-eating-infographic/
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/2861.html
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161547.php
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/body-process-fruit-sugars-same-way-refined-sugar-8174.html
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8174.html
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442478158
http://www.vegetarianorganiclife.com/21.htm
Eat proteins with sugars:
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9136-2.html
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High Fuctose Corn Syrup
http://m.dummies.com/how-to/content/is-high-fructose-corn-syrup-worse-than-sugar.html
Table sugar:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucrose
Molasses
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/blackstrap-molasses-nutrition-3887.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/262769-molasses-nutrition-information/#page=1
http://www.naturalnews.com/043009_blackstrap_molasses_nutritional_supplement_health_benefits.html
http://foodreference.about.com/od/Sweeteners/a/What-Is-Molasses.htm
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/types-molasses-2894.html
Brown Sugar:
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/myth-or-fact-brown-sugar-is-better-than-white-sugar.html
http://frugalliving.about.com/od/foodsavings/ht/Brown-Sugar.htm
Agave Syrup
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_nectar
http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/a_healthful_sugar_is_agave_nectar_healthier_than_sugar_o
http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/29/better-than-sugar-5-natural-sweeteners-demystified/slide/agave-nectar/
Maple syrup
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nutrition-pure-maple-syrup-vs-honey-1756.html
Coconut sugar
http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/29/better-than-sugar-5-natural-sweeteners-demystified/slide/coconut-sugar/
Palm tree sugar
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_sugar
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-09/lifestyle/sns-201205081600–tms–premhnstr–k-d20120509may09_1_brown-sugar-palm-alternative-sweeteners
Rice Syrup
http://www.livestrong.com/article/474520-the-effects-of-brown-rice-syrup-on-blood-sugar/
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/green-sweetener-stevia-agave2.htm
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/qt/Brown-Rice-Syrup.htm
http://www.healthychild.com/life-is-sweet-a-guide-to-using-healthy-sweeteners/
Cane Sugar
http://www.processedfreeamerica.org/resources/health-news/405-the-truth-about-evaporated-cane-juice
http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/29/better-than-sugar-5-natural-sweeteners-demystified/
Sucanat
http://www.processedfreeamerica.org/resources/health-news/405-the-truth-about-evaporated-cane-juice
Beet sugar
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_beet
Concentrated fruit juice:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/other-names-for-sugar-maltose-dextrose_n_1874487.html
Malt syrup
http://touch.organicauthority.com/organicauthority/#!/entry/guide-to-10-natural-sweeteners,516d8b9ed7fc7b5670b3978f
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/sugars.htm
Scientific sugar names
http://tobyamidornutrition.com/2012/02/unraveling-natural-vs-added-sugar/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/403095-is-the-sugar-in-milk-natural-or-added/
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442452041
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose
http://www.livestrong.com/article/274155-what-is-dextrose-in-food/
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/difference-between-sucrose-glucose-fructose-8704.html
Artificial Sweeteners:
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/5-reasons-aspartame-is-bad-for-you.html#b
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/08/03/just-how-bad-is-aspartame.aspx
Aspartame
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2012/10/06/aspartame-damages-the-brain-at-any-dose/
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/5-reasons-aspartame-is-bad-for-you.html
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2012/10/06/aspartame-damages-the-brain-at-any-dose/
http://www.pencru.org/evidence/eliminatingaspartameforadhd/
http://m.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/aspartame
Saccharin
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/top-number-most-dangerous-artificial-sweeteners.html#b
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/07/130717-sugar-substitutes-nutrasweet-splenda-stevia-baking/
Aceslulfame-K
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/top-number-most-dangerous-artificial-sweeteners.html#b
Stevia
http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/29/better-than-sugar-5-natural-sweeteners-demystified/slide/stevia/
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/green-sweetener-stevia-agave1.htm
Xylitol
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-996-XYLITOL.aspx?activeIngredientId=996&activeIngredientName=XYLITOL
http://xylitol.org/nutritional-benefits-of-xylitol
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/xylitol-not-as-sweet-as-its-cracked-up-to-be/
Sorbitol, Maltitol
http://www.livestrong.com/article/521874-what-is-sorbitol-in/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/250589-negative-side-effects-of-maltitol/
Reading sugar labels
http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/mystery-carbs-q.html
http://www.eatouteatwell.com/what-do-total-carbohydrate-and-added-sugar-mean-on-the-nutrition-label/
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Why fats don’t add up on labels – http://nutrition.about.com/od/fatsandoils/f/Total-Fats-Types-Of-Fat.htm
Numbers are often rounded up or down, and there are other types of fatty substances that aren’t listed: phospholipids, glycerol, sterols. High protein vegetables – http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/7-high-protein-vegetables-to-include-in-your-diet.html
What happens when you consume too much protein – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/three-problems-associated-much-protein-intake-6546.html
Polyunsaturated fats lower LDL – http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol.shtml
Animal proteins can leach calcium from bones – http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/
Protein causes allergies – http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/safety/human_health/43.allergies_causes_them.html
Trans fats again – http://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm079609.htm
Cholesterol makes neuron connection – http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Memory-And-Cholesterol.html
Brain foods – http://www.healthybrainforlife.com/articles/healthy-food/10-tasty-brain-foods-to-enjoy-now
Saturated fats are good – http://authoritynutrition.com/top-8-reasons-not-to-fear-saturated-fats/
What is a neuron? – http://psychology.about.com/od/biopsychology/f/neuron01.htm
Fats full story – http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/
Polyunsaturated fats – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Polyunsaturated-Fats_UCM_301461_Article.jsp
Monounsaturated fats and they lower LDLs – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Monounsaturated-Fats_UCM_301460_Article.jsp
Saturated fats – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Saturated-Fats_UCM_301110_Article.jsp
Trans fats – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Trans-Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp
Why is too much protein bad – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Protein-and-Heart-Health_UCM_434962_Article.jsp
Why is LDL bad – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/Good-vs-Bad-Cholesterol_UCM_305561_Article.jsp
What is cholesterol? – http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9152.php
Common allergens – https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/at-a-glance/food-allergy.aspx
Protein as cause of allergens, mammal and birds meat not as allergenic – http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071015081742.htm
Even Harvard admits that IOM’s guidelines are pretty loose – http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/
Really thorough article about which amino acids trigger dopamine production (and what dopamines do in the body) – http://www.naturalnews.com/040537_brain_foods_dopamine_production.html
Why more dopamine is better – http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/268016.php
Long term affects of medication on dopamine transporters – http://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-long-term-adhd-medications-increase-dopamine-transporters-051613
Fiber – http://www.joslin.org/info/how_does_fiber_affect_blood_glucose_levels.html
Grams protein per pound women – http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/protein-fact-sheet
Grams protein per pound adults – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/many-grams-protein-needed-daily-3869.html
Protein per pound and kilogram – http://www.foodinsight.org/Newsletter/Detail.aspx?topic=Getting_Childhood_off_to_a_Strong_Start_with_Protein
Cross-reference WebMD with – http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
Food and nutrition board of the national academy of sciences – https://www.bcm.edu/research/centers/childrens-nutrition-research-center/consumer/archives/percentDV.htm
Institute of Medicine Protein- http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2002/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Energy-Carbohydrate-Fiber-Fat-Fatty-Acids-Cholesterol-Protein-and-Amino-Acids.aspx
Baylor College of Medicine – https://www.bcm.edu/research/centers/childrens-nutrition-research-center/consumer/archives/proteinchildren.htm
Kids protein consumption – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/much-protein-should-child-have-4225.html
Grams protein per day – http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/much-protein-should-child-have-4225.html
Kashi protein calculator – http://www.proteinsmart.kashi.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=how%20much%20protein%20calculator&utm_content=protein+calculator&utm_campaign=Consideration-Protein-Calculator&gclid=CIOPqOCUoL0CFeY-MgodiCYApA#/calculator
How calories work – http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/weight-loss/calorie2.htm
Carbohydrates – http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/food2.htm
Carbohydrates to sugar – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/types-carbohydrates-turn-sugar-3322.html
Protein slows digestion – http://www.livestrong.com/article/543778-does-protein-have-a-role-in-carbohydrate-digestion/
Ratio food combo for blood sugars, protein/fat/carbs – http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/balance-your-blood-sugar-lose-weight?page=2
Best food combinations for steady blood sugar – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/food-combinations-steady-blood-sugar-raise-metabolism-1670.html
Dopamine – http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-causes
Dopamine diet – http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dopamine-diet?page=2
Neurotransmitters, dopamine, loss of dopamine over time: https://www.neurogistics.com/TheScience/WhatareNeurotransmi09CE.asp
Amino acids and dopamine – http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200301/brain-power-why-proteins-are-smart
Amino acids from protein – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/need-eat-essential-amino-acids-day-3113.html
Keep blood sugars stable – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9136-2.html
What happens when you have too much protein? – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/three-problems-associated-much-protein-intake-6546.html – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/happens-overconsume-protein-1269.html
Too much animal protein causes kidney failure – http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/diets/atkins6.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/how_much_dietary_protein_to_consume/views.htm
Difference between trans fat and saturated fat – http://caloriecount.about.com/difference-trans-fat-saturated-q4146
Amino acids in protein: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/need-eat-essential-amino-acids-day-3113.html
Not really the answer but – http://www.sharecare.com/health/type-2-diabetes/health-guide/living-younger-with-diabetes/food-and-blood-sugar-levels
Holy crap, an actual formula – http://m.care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/suppl_1/S48.full
How much protein per day? – http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/how-much-protein?page=1 – http://www.m.webmd.com/food-recipes/protein
Measure protein per day formulas – http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm
Grams protein per day and meal, some good sources – http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/protein-fact-sheet
Protein calculator – http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/protein.asp
RDA kids – https://www.bcm.edu/research/centers/childrens-nutrition-research-center/consumer/archives/proteinchildren.htm
– http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/much-protein-should-kid-day-6207.html
RDA graph from IOM – http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/SummaryDRIs/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Nutrition/DRIs/5_Summary%20Table%20Tables%201-4.pdf
MyPlate graph that’s missing headers – http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools/daily-food-plans.html
MyPlate supertracker area to create profile, defaults to 2000 calorie diet, “create a profile” waaaay at the top – https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/myplan.aspx
MyPlate graphic resources – http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/graphic-resources.html
List of common protein sources MyPlate – http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html#
Helpful kid info, good protein sources, protein combining – http://www.livestrong.com/article/441171-protein-intake-for-kids/#page=1
Kidney problems with animal protein because of saturated fat – http://www.pcrm.org/search/?cid=251
Nutritional ADHD fixes – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9136.html
Terrible article with PROTIEN guidelines – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/806.html
Protein mens health grams per pound body weight – http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/guide-to-protein/recommended-protein-intake.php
Pertains to diabetics but has grams sugar to raise blood glucose – http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes-control/low-blood-sugars/treatment
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Foods high in protein – http://www.m.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/good-protein-sources
Quite the in-depth list, check for accuracy – http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-protein.php
Vegan protein choices – http://www.health.com/health/m/gallery/0,,20718479,00.html
Animal best choices – http://m.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/the-top-10-meat-proteins
Leanest cuts – http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/cuts-of-beef/art-20043833
eye of round – http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-beef-round-eye-i13184
best and worst cuts of steak and USDA recommendation of 6oz meat/poultry/seafood per day- http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/the-leanest-and-fattiest-cuts-of-steak
Ground beef – http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-beef-ground-85-percent-lean-i23570
Amaranth – http://www.bobsredmill.com/organic-amaranth-grain.html
Beans
Red – http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-beans-kidney-red-mature-seeds-i16034
Black – http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-sw-black-beans-i104573
Garbanzo beans – http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-chickpeas-garbanzo-beans-bengal-gram-i16058
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THE CASE FOR A MEDICATION-FREE ADHD TREATMENT PLAN
Side effects of medication – http://psychcentral.com/lib/side-effects-of-adhd-medications/0003782
Dopamine transporters – http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/plos-lat050913.php
Medication as last resort – best article I’ve seen for a while – http://m.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/adhd-medications
Stimulant medications – http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/adhd-stimulant-therapy?page=1
Diet and nutrition recommended even with medication – balanced meals – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/5774.html
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WHAT IS NATURAL ADHD TREATMENT?
Diet and nutrition recommended even with medication – balanced meals – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/5774.html
healthy child – http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/avoid-food-dyes-to-reduce-hyperactivity-and-adhd/
AVOID NITRITES
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets?page=2
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5888215_sodium-nitrates-child-behavior.html
Awesome article on B vitamins – http://www.progressivehealth.com/adhd-vitamins.htm
ZINC – How much? – primarily for hyperactivity, although some teachers/parents thought it might be helping with inattention – http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/vitamins-supplements-adhd?page=2
pesticides – http://www.nbcnews.com/id/44260583/ns/health-childrens_health/t/pesticides-food-linked-adhd-kids/
Non GMO’s – http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/
Excercise – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3142.html
Fish oil mercury – http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_amount_of_mercury_in_fish_oil_pills_and_which_ones_don’t_contain_mercury
High IQ and ADHD – http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/iq-adhd
MSG and ADHD, also mentions diabeties – http://www.msgtruth.org/adhd.htm
Nitrates vs Nitrites – http://healingautismandadhd.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/the-truth-about-nitrites-for-my-bacon-and-hot-dog-lovin-friends/
Sleep – http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/757.html
Allergy vs Sensitivity – http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-allergy/expert-answers/food-allergy/faq-20058538
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How to Find Your Food Sensitivities:
Alletess – http://foodallergy.com/tests.html#tests1
Description of ELISA – http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/282.cfm
Dietitian or Nutritionist – http://nutrition.about.com/od/diet/f/Whats-The-Difference-Between-A-Dietitian-And-A-Nutritionist.htm
What is a Nutritionist? – http://healthcareers.about.com/od/n/g/Nutritionist.htm
Elimination Diets – http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/allergies-elimination-diet
Skeptical recap of food study – http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Allergies/adhd-food-allergy-case-restricting-diet/story?id=12832958
Effects of pro-inflammatory diet – http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-the-zone/201107/adhd-inflammatory-condition
Inflammation and food sensitivity – http://www.cbn.com/health/nutrition/drlen_031207.aspx
Scholarly article description – Inflammation and ADHD – http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12402-010-0038-7
Explanation of Immunoglobulin Blood Tests – http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/test_immunoglobulins.html#
Immunoglobulin testing – http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/home/eng/food_allergy_igg.asp
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