Munch on These Delicious Foods to Beat Your Headache
Those who suffer from frequent headaches
know very well that they are incredibly hard to ignore. They ruin
everything, from a good time out to reading a book, it's hard to enjoy
yourself doing anything when your head is throbbing to the point that it
makes you feel nauseated. But before popping those pills, we'd advise
checking out some other reasons for and solutions to the problem, such
as making sure you are eating things to help your headache instead of
making it worse!
1. Baked Potato
Baked potato can alleviate a headache,
especially one caused by drinking alcohol. Since alcohol causes an
increase in urine, it can cause dehydration and the loss of important
electrolytes such as potassium. Eating foods rich in potassium can then
ease hangover headaches. A potato with the peel is one of the best
sources of this mineral, containing about 720 mg of potassium (to
compare, a banana, also rich in potassium, contains about 460 mg).
2. Watermelon
As we said above, dehydration is one of the leading reasons for
headaches, so before you take that pill, consider eating foods rich in
water, such as the watermelon. There are many fruits and vegetables rich
in water and some also contain important minerals such as magnesium,
which is considered to be an aid against headaches.
3. Coffee
Yes, coffee. The brown liquid we all drink
to make it through the day has long since been considered a great folk
medicine against headaches. In fact, many headache pills contain
caffeine. The secret, however, is moderation. While alcohol makes the
blood vessels in our body and head expand, coffee does the opposite, by
shrinking them. This way, it can reduce the amount of pain we feel.
However, if you drink too much caffeine, you will increase the amount of
urine which can result in dehydration, causing a headache. So, drink a
cup of coffee, no more, or add a cup of water as well.
4. Whole Wheat Bread
People on a diet low in carbohydrates may suffer from frequent headaches
since this kind of diet decreases the body's store of glycogen - a main
source of energy for the brain. This way, the body loses liquid and
gets dehydrated, resulting in headaches. Consider adding some complex
carbs to your diet, like those in whole wheat, fruit or yogurt. It may
also improve your mood since it enables the body to release serotonin.
5. Almonds
Research shows that the magnesium in
almonds may protect the body from headaches by releasing the blood
vessels. For those who suffer from migraines, a diet rich in magnesium
may bring about great relief. To increase your intake of magnesium, try
to consume almonds, bananas, avocado, whole rice etc.
6. Spicy Salsa
This may sound weird, but spicy foods like spicy salsa or hot peppers
can help you get rid of that headache that much faster. The question is -
what caused the pain? These foods are great at solving pain related to
your sinuses. The spicy foods will open the airways, which will
alleviate the headache
7. Yogurt
When your head feels like it is aching in a
fast throb, it may be your body trying to tell you that it needs
calcium to function efficiently. Make sure you have calcium-rich foods
as part of your diet, like regular Greek yogurt with no fat, an
excellent source of calcium and helpful probiotics, without any extra
fat and sugar.
8. Sesame Seeds
The tiny sesame seeds contain a large amount of vitamin E, which may
help stabilize estrogen levels in women and so prevent migraines. Along
with the fact that it helps with headaches, it may also help with blood
circulation. Sesame seeds are also rich in magnesium.
9. Spinach
What works for Popeye can work for you as well. Spinach has been proven
to reduce blood pressure and deal with hangovers. So if your head is
throbbing, consider a big salad, and instead of lettuce, use spinach.