If you live with ADHD and sometimes feel like you have zero control around food, welcome to the club! Also, there is nothing “wrong” with you. Eating when we aren’t physically hungry, i.e., emotional eating, is extremely common; especially in ADHD adults and frequently connected to stress, dopamine levels, and impulse control. This isn’t a…
If you were diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, you probably had a moment, or a thousand, where everything in your life suddenly made sense. The unfinished projects.The scattered brain.The all-or-nothing motivation.The emotional intensity.The guilt.The constant sense of “Why is this harder for me than everyone else?” When adults finally hear the words “You have…
Why it’s so Easy to Overeat Highly Processed Food You look down at the crinkled bag and think, “Who ate all these chips?”No mysterious roommates. No dog to blame. Just… you. And honestly?It’s not your fault. Modern snack foods are engineered for overconsumption. Not suggested. Not encouraged.Engineered. So if you’ve ever found yourself robotically hand-to-mouthing…
Why Stress Isn’t Always Bad Most people hear the word stress and immediately think: bad news. High blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, burnout… But that’s only part of the story. Stress is a normal physiological response that helps you adapt, survive, and grow. The problem isn’t that we have stress; it’s that most of us don’t…
Why Potatoes Got an Undeserved Bad Reputation Potatoes have taken a beating over the years. Fries, chips, and “loaded” restaurant dishes gave them a reputation as empty calories. Somewhere along the line, “potato” became synonymous with “junk food.” But the humble spud itself? It’s actually one of the most nutrient-rich, filling, and sustainable foods on…
