As food sensitivities occur in all AD-HD children, it is important to be aware of possible substitutes for traditional foods that are used in baking and cooking.
Egg substitutes and milk substitutes will be addressed here.
Always remember to check whether the ingredients are allowed for your 5 - 15 year old child before using them.
Egg substitutes You need to consider here, whether the purpose of the egg is for binding, leavening or both.
One large egg can be replaced by the following: o 2 egg whites + 1 tablespoon of oil (to make up the fat of the yoke) o a ¼ of a cup of warm water o ½ a teaspoon gluten-free baking powder + ½ a teaspoon xanthan gum + 3 tablespoons water o 3 tablespoons tapioca starch + three tablespoons of water o ¼ cup of soft tofu, finely grounded o ¼ cup pureed fruit o 1 heaped tablespoon of gluten-free baking powder + 1 tablespoon oil o 1 heaped tablespoon of gluten-free baking powder + 1 tablespoon cider vinegar + 1 tablespoon warm water If you need more than 1 large egg, simply multiply the above quantities.
Should you need to replace 3 eggs, you may like to try the following: o 8 teaspoons egg replacer + approximately one cup water When you are using egg replacer powder, be very careful that it is a gluten-free brand as some may contain the following: o Lactose o Soya o Citric o Whey If your child is not allergic to any of the above, then it may not be a problem.
Milk substitute Depending on the level of intolerance your child has to milk products, you may be able to use the following: o dried milk powder + some liquid milk (about 2 tbsp of liquid milk to ½ cup dried milk powder) o ½ dried milk powder + 2 tbsp water o ½ dried milk powder + 2 tbsp juice o ½ dried milk powder + 3 tbsp margarine If you are baking and need the mixture to rise, add a little xanthan gum (this can be found in Chinese supermarkets).
Extra caution is needed if your child has added intolerance, for example if your child is following a Feingold diet or a Candida diet.
Always diarise what you do and what the results are.
If there are immediate negative reactions to foods you prepare, stop giving your child those foods immediately.
Otherwise, a period of two to three weeks is recommended to give the food a chance to show whether it will be beneficial or not.
Awareness and experimentation will ensure that you make informed decisions to help you control AD-HD in your child.
This will mean that the whole family benefits and can enjoy a lifestyle of harmony and happiness.
Egg substitutes and milk substitutes will be addressed here.
Always remember to check whether the ingredients are allowed for your 5 - 15 year old child before using them.
Egg substitutes You need to consider here, whether the purpose of the egg is for binding, leavening or both.
One large egg can be replaced by the following: o 2 egg whites + 1 tablespoon of oil (to make up the fat of the yoke) o a ¼ of a cup of warm water o ½ a teaspoon gluten-free baking powder + ½ a teaspoon xanthan gum + 3 tablespoons water o 3 tablespoons tapioca starch + three tablespoons of water o ¼ cup of soft tofu, finely grounded o ¼ cup pureed fruit o 1 heaped tablespoon of gluten-free baking powder + 1 tablespoon oil o 1 heaped tablespoon of gluten-free baking powder + 1 tablespoon cider vinegar + 1 tablespoon warm water If you need more than 1 large egg, simply multiply the above quantities.
Should you need to replace 3 eggs, you may like to try the following: o 8 teaspoons egg replacer + approximately one cup water When you are using egg replacer powder, be very careful that it is a gluten-free brand as some may contain the following: o Lactose o Soya o Citric o Whey If your child is not allergic to any of the above, then it may not be a problem.
Milk substitute Depending on the level of intolerance your child has to milk products, you may be able to use the following: o dried milk powder + some liquid milk (about 2 tbsp of liquid milk to ½ cup dried milk powder) o ½ dried milk powder + 2 tbsp water o ½ dried milk powder + 2 tbsp juice o ½ dried milk powder + 3 tbsp margarine If you are baking and need the mixture to rise, add a little xanthan gum (this can be found in Chinese supermarkets).
Extra caution is needed if your child has added intolerance, for example if your child is following a Feingold diet or a Candida diet.
Always diarise what you do and what the results are.
If there are immediate negative reactions to foods you prepare, stop giving your child those foods immediately.
Otherwise, a period of two to three weeks is recommended to give the food a chance to show whether it will be beneficial or not.
Awareness and experimentation will ensure that you make informed decisions to help you control AD-HD in your child.
This will mean that the whole family benefits and can enjoy a lifestyle of harmony and happiness.
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