More About ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that interferes with functions at home, work and school, and in social situations. One of the most common childhood disorders, ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood. 1  No Known Exact Cause.
The main foods that may contain toxic lectins include: 1  grains such as wheat and wheat germ but also quinoa, rice, oats, buckwheat, rye, barley, millet, and corn. 2  legumes. 3  dairy foods.  the nightshade family e.g. potato, tomato, eggplant, cucumber and capsicum.
5. Go for foods high in zinc. Studies have shown that those with leptin deficiencies also usually have zinc deficiencies -- and strangely enough, obese people generally have them, too. So combat this phenomenon by loading up on spinach, beef, lamb, seafood, nuts, cocoa, beans, mushrooms, and pumpkin.