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I use the natural peanut butter that Costco sells under their Kirkland brand. I try to avoid giving anything with lots of sugar.

Here is a great place to review foods to avoid: http://health.msn.com/health-topic...

Try an Omega supplement if you haven't already.

Good Luck!

Hello, I will attach my basic adhd nutrition plan below. There are lots of good foods out there but read all labels carefully! Peanut Butter & co. makes some delicious, all natural pb in yummy flavors. We put Dark Chocolate Dreams on bananas and the kids love it! I found it at Wal Mart and in my grocery store.

Basic Natural Plan for ADHD

1. Eliminate all food colorings (very hard to do). This is one of the main principles of the long-proven and effective Feingold Diet.
2. Eliminate all nitrates (in sandwich meats, bacon, hot dogs, other processed meats) and preservatives such as sodium benzoate. (Another basic principle of the Feingold Diet).
3. Read about the Feingold Diet and foods that contain salicylates (certain fruits such as apples, grapes, oranges, and tomatoes). These can be eliminated although I have not tried this point.
4. Try the gluten free casein free diet (gfcf). This has been shown to help children with ADHD & Autism (often thought to be on the same spectrum). Start by eliminating dairy. This diet is not easy, but it’s not as bad as you think. You can do it.
5. I have done a lot of research about supplements and vitamins and after all my reading decided on the following formula for 6-12 year olds put forth by Dr. Scott Shannon, Child Psychiatrist, in the book Please Don’t Label My Child.
--Multivitamin
--200 I.U. Vit. E
--500 mg. Vit. C
--50 mg. B complex
--250 mg. calcium w/ magnesium
--1000 mg fish oil/omega 3 (probably the most important. Omega 3’s are important for brain function & improve focus & mood). Try Nordic Naturals Jr. capsules (can be chewed or swallowed). Don’t bother with the liquid. You will probably not be able to get your child to take it. My son takes all these vitamins in adult pill form. It’s amazing!
--I personally have also included probiotics
--During my research I read a lot about zinc but have not included this.
6. Read the following books: Please Don’t Label My Child by Dr. Scott Shannon, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Allergies & Asthma by Dr. Kenneth Bock, The Autism & ADHD Diet by Barrie Silberberg.

I am currently doing all parts of my plan (except for #3) with my 6 yr. old son and have seen improvements. My husband and I have decided not to use medication with him. After a short trial of Concerta during which he immediately developed a pronounced facial tic among other things I renewed my efforts with natural remedies. It is very hard but definitely possible and not as hard as you think. Good Luck!

Thanks to both of you for your reply. It seems like everything I pick up has food coloring in it. Can you name specific foods that your kids actually eat? THANKS AGAIN!