Migraine
- August 7, 2019
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Diet Chart for Migraine Patients
Migraine refers to a severe headache that usually occurs in one area of the head and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. The attack of migraine is very painful and is increased by stress, odd and pungent smells, bright lights, high consumption of alcohol, Caffeine, etc.
Some basic concepts of nutrition that will help you to reduce the severity of migraine. Here we described some of the nutritional diets that are very beneficial for the persons who suffer from migraine.
| Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Avocado, Apple, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Pears, Cherries, Cranberries. | Banana, Papaya, Plum, Oranges, Grapes, Citrus fruits. |
| Vegetables | Broccoli, Spinach, Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Boiled potato, Fenugreek. | Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Beans, Snow peas, Eggplant, Okra. |
| Grains | Brown Rice, Wheat, Oats, Semolina, Brown bread. | Corn, White bread. |
| Dairy Product | Cow’s ghee, Eggs, Cow’s milk, Buttermilk, Curd. | Sour cream, Mayonnaise, Cheese, Yogurt, High-fat Milk. |
| Legumes | Yellow lentil, Pink lentil, Green gram, Soybeans. | Kidney beans, Chick peas, White beans, Black gram, Split lentils. |
| Nuts | Flax seeds, Figs, Almonds, Walnut, Pumpkin seeds. | Peanut, Cashews, Pistachio. |
| Oils | Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Sesame oil. | None |
| Spices | Ginger, Peppermint, Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Fenugreek. | Raw garlic, Pickled products, Red chili. |
| Beverage | Celery juice, Cucumber juice, Watermelon juice, Herbal tea, Ginger tea, Peppermint tea, Amla juice, Aloe vera juice. | Coffee, Tea, Aerated drinks, Alcohol, Beer, Wine. |
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.