Foods To Relieve And Prevent Headaches

Migraines, tension headaches… there are different types of headaches, and they are all equally disabling and annoying. It is worth knowing what foods can help us alleviate and even prevent its appearance. Do you want to know them?

1. Foods that give us headaches

Many doctors give us a simple advice: keep a food diary about those foods that feel best to us and those that cause us the most negative effects. It is clear, for example, that there are various foods that can act as triggers for migraines and headaches in general, we make a short list for you to take them into account.

• Foods rich in amine s: avocado, caffeinated or exciting drinks, chocolate, cold cuts, milk and yogurt, yeast, butter, seafood, raisins, aged cheeses and spreads, pickled or marinated foods, tomatoes, and vinegars.
•  Foods with a lot of salt, such   as salted fish.
• Foods with additives such as E-102 and E-110, amaranth E-123 and red E-124, monosodium glutamate, nitrites, sulphites …

• Manufactured foods that almost always make us swell or inflame such as soft drinks, juices, sweets, ice cream, wines, beer, instant soups …

Apart from those detailed here, each of us is unique and different at the same time, in such a way that there will be certain elements that make you feel bad almost every time you consume them, while for other people they are completely innocuous. It is therefore worth taking them into account and avoiding them to find that necessary balance with which to find ourselves better.

2. What can help me to relieve and prevent annoying headache?

Headache is a reality that almost the entire population has suffered at some time in a more or less intense way. It is often said that along with back pain, it is the main cause of sick leave. Another fact to keep in mind is that it is the reason why we most often self-medicate, always resorting to that aspirin or analgesic with which we find ourselves better. 

It is worth waiting for us a bit. When you come home with that nagging headache, first try to relax for a moment, then eat properly. If we get used to taking painkillers we can develop a resistance and thus achieve that in the end, they do not have any effect. We must make a little effort and turn to natural resources first . If your headache does not resolve and is persistent, it is best that we bring it to the attention of our doctor. But let’s see now what are the best foods that can help us, both to prevent it and to alleviate it.

1. A spinach salad with pineapple chunks

It is refreshing, rich in antioxidants and a more than excellent portion of magnesium with which to prevent headaches and migraines. It strengthens us and relaxes us at the same time, a simple dish with which to nourish ourselves adequately by combining two foods that are suitable for our health, thus avoiding headaches.

2. The egg

We have to make a little clarification, if you are prone to migraines you should know how they feel. Sometimes in many people it can act as a trigger, at other times you may have an allergy, hence you should first know how they act in your body. But if your headache is due to stress, then do not hesitate, the egg can help you. Its secret lies in coenzine Q10, an element that gives us energy and strength to fight headaches.

3. The watermelon

Another refreshing fruit rich in water, something essential to hydrate ourselves. If when you get home you prepare for example a bowl with two slices of watermelon cut into small pieces, you will get rich minerals and vitamins ideal to balance your body, provide you with the water you need and relax. Do not hesitate, the watermelon will do you very well.

4. The cucumber

Another essential vegetable that can do us a lot of good. Rich in water, fiber and minerals, it combines with many foods and serves us both to make salads and natural juices. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

5. Almonds

They are always worth having at home. But beware, they are not with salt, otherwise we would be causing the opposite effect: raise your headache, so natural and without salt. They are rich in magnesium, and according to nutritionists tell us, if we take between four and five they can act like an aspirin.

6. Olive oil

Take note of this simple remedy that will do you a lot of good: in the morning and on an empty stomach, take the juice of half a lemon with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. It may seem strange to you , but it is a natural element capable of relieving and preventing headaches. A mouthful of antioxidants so pure that they can have the same effect as ibuprofen. Do you dare to try it for at least ten days? You will see how you do well.

To conclude, remember to stay well hydrated, eat properly and combine suitable infusions such as mint, sage or ginger that are also excellent to relieve headaches.