Many of us want to eat well on a regular basis, but putting that intention into practice is not always easy. We might know exactly what eating well should look like  – less sugar, less fat, more veggies and fruits, whole grains and good sources of protein – but since we don’t have personal chefs who make delicious meals for us, finding the time and energy to shop, prepare and cook is challenging when life is already overwhelming. What can we do to make things easier on us?

Sugar is a substance most people crave. We consume sugary treats when we’re happy and want to celebrate, devour them when we’re sad and want to cheer us up, give them to other people to show our love and affection, and eat them when we feel tired and want more energy.

Sleep doesn’t often come easily when you have ADHD. Starting in puberty (around the age of 12), many people experience difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep or they wake up too early and feel chronically exhausted.