Migraine headaches affect 25 percent of the female population and about 8 percent of the male population. Most people who suffer from migraines head straight for the medicine cabinet, but there are foods that can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. These are the best ones.
A while back, Kind Lifer Melissa shared her story about overcoming her migraines by cutting out cheese. When following the kind or superhero diet, you will notice a dramatic difference. Seriously. I use to get severe migraines as a kid. The pain was so unbearable! I have memories of praying so intensely for it to stop because it would hurt so bad. Thankfully, I have not had one since I changed my diet to a kind one. If you follow a kind diet but still get migraines, try going superhero and that should do the trick. If they continue, I recommend you see a macrobiotic counselor.
For now, here are five foods that help fight migraines.
1. Millet
Millet contains migraine-preventing magnesium. Try it for breakfast in my millet and sweet vegetable porridge.
2. Flaxseed
The research is still in its infancy but flaxseed is high in omega-3s and some studies have shown that Omega-3s can reduce the frequency of migraines
3. Olive Oil
At least one study concluded that Olive Oil (also high in omega-3s) reduced the length, intensity, and duration of migraine attacks in adolescents.
4. Spinach
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a major weapon in the battle against migraines. Spinach has some of the highest amounts of riboflavin among other vegetables*.
5. Water
Dehydration is a common trigger for migraines, so before you reach into the medicine cabinet, or start chowing down, make sure you’ve had your H2O!
Other foods believed to fight migraine headaches are peppermint, cayenne pepper, ginger, wheat germ, soy, and many dark leafy vegetables.
