If You Suffer From Migraines Then These Foods Are Your Best Bet!

Many of us suffer from severe headaches which turn out to be migraines. So to prevent the same here are some foods that should be had and we have also mentioned the foods that trigger migraines. Taking different food categories into consideration, here is a list.

Meats, Seeds, Nuts

Foods to eat:

You can have all fresh chicken, fish, lamb, pork, turkey when it comes to meat and as for seeds, you can have poppy, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds sans artificial flavouring.

Foods to avoid:

Do not have chicken livers, flavoured popcorns, marinated meats, nut butters, breaded meats.

Cereals, Bread, Grains

Eat:

You can enjoy all kinds of cereals but they should not have nuts. Have bagels, breads, potato chips, pretzels and unflavoured crackers.

Avoid:

Flavoured crackers, fresh bread, pizza, flavoured chips

Salad Dressings & Sauces

Eat:

Ranch dressings and dips made at home, oil

Distilled white vinegar salad dressings

Avoid:

Packaged dips like salsa, alfredo sauce, mustard.

Many bottled salad dressings and pre-packaged dips contain additives and preservatives that can trigger migraines. Additives to avoid include MSG, nitrites, and aspartame.

Aged cheese and red wine vinegar may also contribute to migraines, so it is best to limit their consumption.

Vegetables and fruits

Foods to eat:

fresh fruits

fresh vegetables

preservative-free bagged lettuce

Examples of vegetables to eat include peppers, zucchini, fresh potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower.

Foods to avoid:

boxed instant mashed potatoes

dried fruits containing sulfite preservatives

citrus fruits

lima beans

navy beans

onions

sauerkraut

Some fruits may also contain pollens or other compounds, and these can cause a histamine release that could trigger a migraine. Examples include bananas, oranges, grapefruits, raspberries, and plums.

Other prevention tips

Eating several small meals throughout the day can also help maintain steady blood sugar levels and prevent hunger, which can trigger migraines in some people.

A nutritious approach to the diet can help a person maintain a healthy weight too. According to the American Migraine Foundation, being overweight can make migraines more likely or worsen their symptoms.

However, some foods that commonly trigger migraines include:

aged cheeses

alcohol, particularly beer and red wine

chocolate

cured meats

food preservatives, such as nitrates, nitrites, MSG, and artificial sweeteners

smoked fish

yeast extract

Not eating anything at all can also lead to an increased incidence of migraines. For some people, prolonged hunger and not eating enough are known headache triggers. This may be due to a link between low blood sugar levels and worsening migraine headaches.