More Recipes to Manage ADHD
Fruity Good Shakes (Serves 2-3 children)
Children with sensory issues will appreciate the smooth texture, without any lumps or pieces. The optional coconut milk contains lauric acid, which is antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial. This is another good food source for hiding nutritional supplements.
1 ¼ cups vanilla rice milk
½ glass crushed ice
1 tablespoon hemp or rice powder
1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional)
2 tablespoons grated unsweetened coconut
FOR BANANA SHAKE: add 1 sliced banana
FOR BERRY SHAKE: add 1 handful strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries, or a combination
FOR PEACH SHAKE: add 1 pitted and chopped ripe peach or nectarine
- Blend the milk, crushed ice, rice powder, coconut, and coconut milk (if desired) in a blender. Add the fruit or fruits. Blend the mixture at high speed until smooth and thick (no lumps or pieces).
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Favorite Salmon (serves 4)Salmon is an excellent source of low-fat protein, plus the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are so important to those with spectrum issues, skin conditions, and immune problems. These good fats help with immunity and brain development and function and improve skin health. Avoid farm-raised and buy smaller fish that feed on algae rich in EPA and DHA.
Seasoning Rub Ingredients3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspooon hot water
¾ teaspoon grated fresh lime peel
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Main Ingredients4 fillets (6 ounces each) salmon, skin on
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat a grill pan or prepare an outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling over medium heat.
- Stir together the seasoning rub until well blended. Rub mixture over fillets.
- Place salmon fillets, skin-side up on hot grill pan or rack and cook 4 minutes. Use a wide spatula to turn salmon over. Cook until opaque throughout (4 to 5 minutes longer).
- Sprinkle salmon with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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