Refined sugar and attention problems

[goodstarr]

What are examples of refined sugars in daily diets that cause attention problems? Also, what types of foods are considered helpful in increasing attention span/focusing? Does anyone know of a website that actually gives examples of meal menus that exclude refined sugars and include good alternatives?

 

[WDWAurora]

I can't help a ton, but I know that substituting trail mix is supposed to be good in place of cookies, potato chips, candies, etc.

 

[goodstarr]

Thanks WDWAurora. Anyone else?

 

[Kermit]

There's a diet called the Feingold diet that's supposed to help. I don't know a whole lot about it, but I think it cuts down on sugars, some additives, and a chemical that's naturally-occuring in some foods. I know that apples are out on that diet because they contain whatever it is. Do a search on Google and you should find lots of information.