The nutrients in these healthy foods and drinks can help you manage painful headaches.
Makidotvn/Getty Images
Whether its a dull ache or sharp pain, headaches are theworst.
Different Types of Headaches
All headaches are a pain, but no two headaches are quite alike.
Photo:Makidotvn/Getty Images
There are many possible causes of headaches, and therefore, different types.
Headaches can be related to overactivity or issues within certain head structures (i.e.
primary headaches), or they can be triggered by an underlying condition (i.e.
Getty Images
The most common bang out is atension headache, which affects 2 billion people around the world.
Common Causes of Headaches
To make things even more complicated, there are many different headache triggers.
Do Any Foods Help With Headaches?
Jennifer Causey
Identifying foods thatrelieveheadaches is less straightforward.
The following foods may help with managing headaches.
Try reaching forbananas, which are packed with hunger-busting fiber.
Jennifer Causey
According to Pasquariello, fiber slows down digestion, increasing satiety and keeping you full for longer.
Peppermint Tea
Its no secret that staying hydrated is essential for good health.
But on the days where you dontdrink enough wateror properly rehydrate after exercise (it happens!
Victor Protasio
), you might develop a headache.
Granted, this benefit is mainly anecdotal, and the studies available involve topical tool of peppermint oil.
Watermelon
For a tasty solution to a dehydration headache, nosh on fresh watermelon.
Greg DuPree
Whats more, watermelon contains electrolyteslike potassium, which is lost through sweat during dehydration, Dr. Kelley adds.
Beans
Although any food will help relieve hunger-related headaches,beansand legumes likechickpeasandblack beansare a great choice.
These are high in fiber and protein, two particularly satiating nutrients.
Greg DuPree
it’s possible for you to also simply pairbeans with ricefor an easy hunger-busting meal.
Thats because whole grains increase and stabilize blood sugar levels, according to Dr. Kelley.
However, for others, they might be a valuable component of headache management.
This could relate to the anti-inflammatory effect ofprobiotic-rich foods, according to Pasquariello.
Similarly, you should see a healthcare professional if youre having headaches and recently experienced a head injury.
Murphy C, Hameed S.Chronic headaches.
StatPearls Publishing; 2024.
Accessed December 12, 2024. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559083/
Pescador Ruschel MA, De Jesus O.Migraine headache.
StatPearls Publishing; 2024.
2020;21(1):137. doi:10.1186/s10194-020-01208-0
Kandel SA, Mandiga P.Cluster headache.
StatPearls Publishing; 2024.
2023;9:1044066. doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.1044066
Sajadi-Ernazarova KR, Hamilton RJ.Caffeine withdrawal.
StatPearls Publishing; 2024.
