224: What Can I Do About Picky Eating In My ADHD Child? With Andrea Daigle

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, we continue our Summer Series with host Dana Kay, an ADHD health practitioner, and returning guest 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.

To watch this episode on YouTube, go here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpW22uEubgc

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Book a free call with Andrea or the team at ADHD Thrive Institute – https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT

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-liquid-6floz.html or https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/omega-essentials-soft-gels.html

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[3:21] Why Picky Eating is So Common in ADHD

[3:38] Key Causes of Picky Eating (Sensory Issues, Gut Health, and Nutrient Deficiencies)