The Mind Dietitian Blog

Why integrative care — combining mental health support and nutrition — changes the outcome for people with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Brittany Adelman, MPH, RD, LDN April 27, 2026 If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already done the “right” things. You found a therapist. Maybe you’re on medication. You’ve Googled your way through every ADHD forum, tried at least two different productivity systems, and read enough self-help content to fill a small library. And yet — so

Brittany Adelman, MPH, RD, LDN April 21, 2026 Let me guess. You've been told to 'just eat more protein' or 'try cutting out sugar' for your ADHD. And while those suggestions aren't entirely wrong, they're also not the full picture. If you're someone who forgets to eat until 3pm, then can't stop eating once the evening hits — or someone who knows what they should eat and still can't make it happen — this post is for you. As a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition

April 13, 2026 Maybe you've gone most of the day without eating. Not because you were trying to, but because you got absorbed in a task and hunger just never showed up to remind you. Then 7 PM hits, your medication wears off, and suddenly you're standing in the kitchen eating everything in sight. Or maybe it looks different for you. Maybe food is something you think about constantly. A source of comfort when your brain won't quiet down, a reward when you finally finished the

When we think about mental health treatment, nutrition isn’t always the first intervention that comes to mind. Yet research continues to...

June 16, 2025 You've started therapy. You're taking your medication. You are doing everything right … so why do you still feel anxious,...

June 9, 2025 If you have ADHD, you may already know how unpredictable energy, focus, and emotions can feel from one hour to the next....