Plant-Based Diets and Headache Prevention
Headaches come and go. At some point, many people get headaches, but some are worse than others. But, did you know eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce headache symptoms or their frequency?
Yes, the studies were done and the proof is in the details. One analysis stated "They found that people who followed a vegan diet had much less migraine pain and intensity, their migraines didn’t last as long as they used to, and they needed less pain medication than before"1
But why? Why do fruits and vegetables have such a positive effect on headaches? Some doctors believe this is because you eliminate potential triggers in foods such as dairy products. And, by removing meats you also eliminate inflammatory compounds found in meat1. Plus, many fruits and vegetables have super beneficial compounds such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Furthermore, fruits and vegetables do not contain sources of the amino acid tyramine which has been a factor in triggering migraine attacks in some people.
Plus there are more benefits for women. According to one analysis: "A low-fat, high-fiber vegan diet also seems to lower estrogen activity, a factor in premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS symptoms often include headaches."1
Now for some interesting study details results. In one study called the MEPHASOUS study, there was an aim to assess the relation between fruit and vegetable intake and primary headaches among Iranian university students. And they had 83,214 university students participate in the study.
What was the conclusion? "Fruit and vegetable intakes were associated with reduced odds of primary headaches."2 and "greater intake of fruits was associated with 30% lower odds of primary headache" and "students in the top category of vegetable consumption were 16% less likely to have primary headaches compared with those in the bottom category"2.
So the proof is there. Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables can also help reduce headaches or their frequency. In addition, make sure you eat lots of antioxidant-rich foods that can help reduce oxidizing stress. And, don't forget to eat nourishing meals.
Curious about how easy it is to eat amazing antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables? Read Antioxidants - What are they? and learn what great fruits and vegetables can help you reduce your headaches or frequency of headaches.
One can see that eating a plant-based diet can help prevent headaches or reduce the frequency of headaches, as well as treat or reduce symptoms of other health conditions. Adopt a fully plant-based diet and improve your health. The science proves this.
When you shop at Garden of Vegan, you get delicious meals and sides with high amounts of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains with high nutrient content. In addition, Garden of Vegan is 100% certified organic, gluten-free, preservative and additive-free, and 100% plant-based. So you can improve your diet by getting the healthiest organic, plant-based meals delivered directly to your home or office.
We aim to make getting healthy easier! Get started with healthy meals, side, and snack deliveries, or our super-fresh produce boxes. We also have meal plans for every lifestyle.
How can Garden of Vegan improve your health?
Garden of Vegan can help you with your health goals by making it easier for you to eat healthy nutritious foods:
1. Garden of Vegan delivers healthy, plant-based ready-made meals across Australia. Leave the food cooking and nutrition to us!
2. Garden of Vegan also delivers healthy sides, pantry items, and fresh produce boxes.
3. Garden of Vegan also has many meal plans to help you achieve your health goals.
So when you don't have the time or energy to prepare healthy food, let us help you improve and maintain your health and heart health. All Garden of Vegan delicious meals, sides, and produce boxes are certified organic and dairy-free, gluten-free, additive-free, and preservative-free. So you know you will be getting delicious meals, sides, and snacks that are super healthy as well.
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Garden of Vegan's customers, including NDIS participants, can rest assured that our organic meals, produce, and pantry items are 100% organic and nutritious! And, NDIS participants only pay for the food cost component of the meals they order. You can learn more about Garden of Vegan NDIS plans and healthy meal delivery by filling out our NDIS form and we'll reach out to you as soon as possible.
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Additional health information from Garden of Vegan
Garden of Vegan Vitamin Guide:
Learn more about healthy foods and how you can increase your vitamin intake with healthy meals, sides, sauces, desserts, and pantry items at the Garden of Vegan Vitamin Guide.
References:
1. Plant-Based Diets for Migraine - WebMD
2. Fruit and vegetable consumption in relation to primary headaches: the MEPHASOUS study - National Institute of Health (NIH)
