TPP 052a: Dietitian and Nutritionist Jill Castle with the Facts About ADHD and Nutrition

For this episode about ADHD and nutrition, I spoke with one of America’s leading experts in the field of childhood nutrition, Jill Castle. Jill is a registered dietician / nutritionist with over twenty-five years of experience working with babies, toddlers, children, and teens, in a variety of settings from private practice and consulting to author and writer. Her specialty is taking the current research in pediatric nutrition and shaping it into practical, sane advice for parents and healthcare providers. Jill writes the blog, “Just the Right Bite” and hosts a childhood nutrition podcast called The Nourished Child. 

In today’s conversation, Jill shares her insights about what we know about the relationship between ADHD and nutrition, the impact of nutritional deficiencies in kids, and how to not get overwhelmed at the thought of making changes in your family and, more specifically, your child’s diet. She also shares some great tips for how to get started in making small changes that can have a big impact. Jill truly is an expert in her field, and I learned a lot in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it!  

Jill Castle is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and a childhood nutrition expert. With over 25 years of experience with babies, toddlers, children and teens, in a variety of settings from private practice and consulting to author and writer, and as a mother of 4, Jill is sought after as one of America’s leading experts in the field of childhood nutrition.

Things you’ll learn from this episode 

What the current research says about ADHD and nutrition

The common types of nutritional challenges and deficiencies faced by kids with ADHD

How to address nutritional concerns with your child without getting overwhelmed

Thoughts on dealing with shame or guilt surrounding a child’s nutritional habits

Whether or not good nutrition can be a substitute for medication when it comes to treating a child with ADHD

Tips for making small, positive nutritional changes in your home and with your ADHD child

How we can get our kids invested in their own nutritional well-being

 Resources mentioned for ADHD and Nutrition in Kids

Jill Castle’s website

Jill’s podcast: The Nourished Child

Jill’s books

Jill’s Blog Post: A Healthy ADHD Diet for Kids

Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting

Visit Tilt Parenting

Take the free 7-Day Challenge

Read a chapter of Differently Wired

Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices