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Eat to beat headaches

Eat to beat headaches

Try a few nutrition tips to avoid headache triggers and feel fine all the time.

By Dee Van Dyk

In a survey cited by Headache Network Canada, 31 per cent of migraine sufferers blame their headaches on food triggers; 43 per cent say missing a meal can spark a migraine.

Apart from avoiding foods you associate with headaches, these general nutrition tips may also help:
-Eat a well-balanced diet (see Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating)
-Drink at least two to three litres of water each day
-Limit caffeine to the equivalent of one to two cups of coffee per day
-Don't skip meals; rather, eat smaller meals frequently (every four hours) to keep your blood sugar levels consistent.
-Choose low glycemic-index foods, such as whole grains, instead of higher-GI foods (refined flour).

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[ Source:

Headache Network Canada    ]

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