Published on 12, July, 2020
Was wondering does anyone have any take on the role diet plays with ASD? I was recently diagnosed and think I have a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and veg but was curious to know if diet does have a general effect on autism or not
Hi - welcome to the group. I used to worry about my weight a lot, and I got a bit obsessive about logging food, tracking calorie intake etc. These days, I find it easier to just eat a balanced, varied diet and focus on how fit/healthy I'm feeling, rather than looking at numbers on a scale.
For me, feeling fit and healthy is the main thing
Fascinating topic on which i would love to know more.
Hi everyone
I am new to the forum, so bare with me.
I Used to weigh 15 Stone, I joined Slimming World and lost 5 stone.
The problem I am having is keeping the weight off.
Sometimes my brain tells me that I am hungry but my stomach isn't.
i agree, i was told about diet playing a part in ASD recently by a person who hadn’t got autism sometimes these people think they are offering us good advice in a way. i’m glad i’ve been diagnosed and can now manage myself and life in a better way
Any steps to improve your overall wellbeing are worth a try. I know there's no way to take away ASD, but I'm glad of that really - it's part of what makes me who I am, and the world would be boring if we were all the same As with everything, it has its benefits and its challenges.
thanks for that. in a way it is what i was thinking nothing can take away the ASD maybe just ease the symptoms that go with it
I don't believe diet has an effect on autism (based on what I've read), but the right diet can sometimes help with your mental health and general energy levels.