Is every mealtime a battle with your picky eater? You’re not alone! Picky eating is a common struggle, especially for children with ADHD. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, an ADHD health practitioner, welcomes back Andrea Daigle, expert coach at the ADHD Thrive Institute. Together, they dive into the root causes of picky eating, including sensory issues, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies—and more importantly, how to turn it around without stress or frustration.
Andrea shares proven strategies to help parents encourage new foods, reduce mealtime stress, and break the picky eating cycle. You’ll also learn how nutrient deficiencies like zinc and omega-3s impact food preferences and simple ways to test for them at home. If you’re ready to make mealtime peaceful and expand your child’s diet, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start using today! Plus, check out the show notes for helpful resources, including a Family Food Challenge guide, a zinc deficiency test, and recommended supplements.
Links Mentioned in the Show:
- Book a free call with Andrea or the team at ADHD Thrive Institute – http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet
- Zinc Assay Test for Zinc Deficiency – A simple at-home test to check for zinc levels – https://amzn.to/3QEyKoq
- Favorite Zinc Supplement – https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/zinc-liquid-15-mg-120-ml.html
- Favorite Omega-3 Supplement – https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/omega-essentials-capsules.html
- Zinc Deficiency Chart :
