As a mom with ADHD, feeding myself and my family can be a challenge. I either don’t feel like cooking or nothing sounds appetizing. If that sounds like you, then read on.
My What-To-Eat Food Formula (works for non-ADHD people as well)
Over the years, I’ve solved this problem by using this formula to figure out what to eat:
Vegetable + Fruit + Protein + Carb
| Vegetable | Fruit | Protein | Carb |
| Broccoli | Apples | Beans and lentils | Corn |
| Green peas | Oranges | Cheese | Pasta and noodles |
| Carrots | Bananas | Nuts (whole and nut butters) | Oats |
| Zucchini | Berries (fresh and frozen) | Chicken | Rice |
| Cauliflower | Grapes | Beef | Bread |
| Lettuce | Tomatoes | Sausage | Potatoes |
| Cucumbers | Avocado | Fish (fresh or canned) | Sweet potatoes |
I take 1 item from each row and then mix and match to pull together a meal. Or I’d look in the fridge and pantry to see which veg/fruit + protein + carb are available.
Here are some examples:
microwaved vegetables + egg + toast = breakfast
cheese + vegetables + crackers = no cook meal you can eat anywhere, anytime
green beans + pasta + canned sardines = dinner
