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Cheese, chocolate and 7 more foods that should not be eaten with migraines
What to refuse with this ailment, and what, on the contrary, will help get rid of pain, the neurologist advises.
Migraine, unlike headache, is a chronic disease that must be treated with medication. Diet will only help alleviate the condition, but this is the case when all the means in the fight against the disease are good.
How to understand that you have a migraine, and not the usual “oh, my head hurts”? First, the pain itself is unbearable and wild, sometimes lasts up to 2-3 days. Along with it there are visual impairments – everything is like a fog, flickering in the head, the presence of shiny figures in the eyes, vomiting, hypersensitivity to smells, light. But the main sign is pain such that you want to climb the wall, but there is no strength for it. Of course, the disease needs to be treated by a doctor, but there are foods that can reduce the frequency of attacks.
Neurologist, Leading Specialist of Medical Centers of LLC “MMC Dialine”
“I love people, that’s why they get well!”
“We prescribe medications for all patients diagnosed with migraine after a complete examination. But you also need to monitor your diet. After all, there are foods that contribute to the onset of seizures. I would recommend eliminating them from the diet altogether. “
What you can’t eat
Cheese, grapes, red wine, chocolate. They contain substances that are irritating. By consuming these products, there is a possibility of provoking a migraine, which occurs due to spasm – a narrowing and a sharp expansion of blood vessels. It is these 4 sweets that all doctors unanimously ask to exclude from their diet, if you are familiar with migraines firsthand.
Also, avoid heavy on avocados, plums, and citrus fruits. They are also conditionally unhelpful.
Nuts and legumes, although they contain protein, should not be eaten in large quantities either.
It is very important to observe the regime of work and rest. Get a good night’s sleep.
What to eat
All foods contain omega-3 fatty acids. They strengthen the vascular system and indirectly help with migraines. These are salmon, cod, halibut, tuna, cod liver.
Foods containing B vitamins to help produce serotonin. Lay on greens and green vegetables, oatmeal, buckwheat, brown rice.
Foods where folic acid is present: pumpkin, bananas, dates, celery.
Olive, soy, corn and flaxseed oils.
Flaxseed, wheat bran, seaweed.
Green and herbal teas, but it is better to refuse black tea and coffee.
Ginger – Considered a natural pain reliever.
Dried fruits.
Useful cottage cheese, turkey, lean beef.
Dark bread.
Bell peppers contain high amounts of potassium and magnesium, substances that reduce the frequency of migraine headaches and reduce pain impulses.
Observe the drinking regime: 2-3 liters of water per day.
The method of preparing all meals for migraines is boiled or baked in the oven.