ADHD Meal Rescue: End the 5 PM Meltdown Forever

Stop Staring Into Your Fridge Feeling Overwhelmed

If you've ever stood in your kitchen at 5 PM feeling completely lost while your family gets hangrier by the minute, you're not alone. Traditional meal planning wasn't designed for ADHD brains - this system was.

You're not broken. The system is.

What You'll Achieve in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Week 1:

• Stop staring into the fridge feeling overwhelmed
• Have dinner ready in 15 minutes or less
• Feel proud instead of stressed about family meals

Week 2:

• Save 5+ hours per week on meal planning and prep
• Notice more energy throughout your day
• Watch picky eaters actually try (and like!) new foods

Week 3 & Beyond:

• Run your kitchen like the organized person you've always wanted to be
• Model healthy habits for your family without the stress
• Have one less thing to worry about every single day

What's Inside This 67-Page Game-Changer:

The 6 ADHD Mealtime Traps (And How to Escape Them)

• The 5 PM Decision Meltdown - Why your brain shuts down and the simple rule that fixes it
• Time Blindness Sabotage - The Triple Timer System that actually works
• Energy Crash Disaster - Match meal complexity to your energy levels
• Picky Eater Sabotage - The Base + Additions System (no more multiple meals!)
• Grocery Store Paralysis - The Power List that gets you in and out in 20 minutes
• Food Waste Guilt Spiral - The 3-Day Rule that ends the shame cycle

The 4 Core Principles That Make Everything Work

• Rule of 3: Always one protein + one carb + one fresh element
• Cook Once, Eat Twice: Strategic batch cooking for ADHD brains
• Visual Timers: Prevent perfectionism and time blindness
• Energy-Based Planning: Match tasks to your actual capacity

Quick Meal Formulas

• Power Bowls (for leftovers and low energy days)
• Loaded Wraps (portable and zero prep)
• One-Pan Wonders (medium energy cooking)
• Comfort Soups (batch cooking for soothing meals)
• Fresh Assembly (zero prep, immediate satisfaction)

The 90-Minute Sunday Prep Ritual

Step-by-step system that works WITH your ADHD brain:

• 15-minute setup routine
• 45-minute batch cooking strategy (not 4+ hour marathon sessions)
• 30-minute storage and cleanup system

Shopping Lists Made Simple

• The 4-category system that eliminates decision paralysis
• Week 1 foundation list to get started immediately
• One-New-Thing rule to prevent overwhelm
• Efficient store route and 30-minute time limit

10+ Example Recipes

Each recipe includes:

• Energy level required (high/medium/low/crisis mode)
• Exact timers for each step
• Batch tips and family modifications
• Picky eater adaptations

Troubleshooting & Emergency Protocols

• Code Red: Zero energy solutions (5 minutes max)
• Code Yellow: Low energy options (10-15 minutes)
• Code Green: Medium energy optimization
• ADHD-specific kitchen hacks

Success Tracker

• Redefine success for ADHD families
• 7-Day Quick Win Tracker
• Energy and Mood Connection Tracker
• Family satisfaction surveys