{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"207: ADHD Picky Eating Solutions with Andrea Daigle","description":"Picky eating is not something parents simply have to \u201cdeal with.\u201d There are strategies they can use to help expand the diets of their children. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay sits down with ADHD Thrive Institute coach Andrea Daigle to unpack what\u2019s really behind picky eating. You\u2019ll learn why some kids rely on \u201csafe foods,\u201d how texture sensitivity and digestion issues can drive food resistance, and why forcing bites may actually make things worse. You\u2019ll also discover that many children with ADHD who struggle at the dinner table are actually responding to deeper biological signals. Andrea shares simple, practical strategies parents can start using immediately\u2014including the powerful \u201cadd, don\u2019t subtract\u201d method and the easy-to-implement cheese grater strategy that helps expand your child\u2019s diet without triggering overwhelm. If mealtimes feel like a daily battle, this episode will give you a new perspective and a clear, compassionate path forward. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW  https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/ Book a ADHD Breakthrough Call:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/meet  KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:00] The emotional reality of mealtime struggles [04:00] Picky eating as a nervous system and gut signal [05:42] Why pressure and forcing bites backfires [07:44] \u201cAdd, don\u2019t subtract\u201d strategy explained [09:26] Cheese grater strategy for texture sensitivity [12:00] When picky eating becomes a red flag [12:47] Gut health and digestion as foundational drivers [13:57] Sensory issues and nutrient deficiencies [15:40] One simple action parents can start today [16:15] Why repetition (15\u201320 exposures) matters MEMORABLE MOMENTS \u201cPicky eating is rarely ever just a behavior problem.&quot; \u201cIt\u2019s their nervous system saying, this just doesn\u2019t feel safe right now.\u201d \u201cEven the slightest pressure like just try one bite can trigger a defensive response.\u201d \u201cInstead of taking foods away, let\u2019s start upgrading what they\u2019re already eating.\u201d \u201cWhen you barely change that texture, the nervous system does not react.\u201d \u201cWe can\u2019t change picky eating for a child whose body is uncomfortable.\u201d \u201cZinc deficiency\u2026 changes the way that you taste food.\u201d \u201cWe want to look at all the pieces of the puzzle.\u201d \u201cIt can take 15 to 20 times for a kid to accept a new flavor.\u201d Schedule a free call with Andrea and the team of ADHD Thrive Institute - https:\/\/bit.ly\/3X5ZVvT&amp;nbsp; DANA KAY RESOURCES \ud83d\udd17 WEBSITES:  https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/ https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/  \ud83d\udc4b SOCIALS:  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/ Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/ Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ Tiktok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute  \ud83d\udcd5 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:  Thriving with ADHD \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/  \ud83d\udcbb FREE MASTERCLASS:  Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q042HrjF0  \u2b50 COURSES &amp;amp; PROGRAMS:  &amp;nbsp;ADHD Parenting Course \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/packages\/  ","author_name":"Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/402857\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41174910\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41174910"}