Don’t have a pain reliever on hand when you feel a headache coming on?
As long as you’re near a properly-stocked kitchen, you should be fine.
The best foods for headaches can actuallypreventheadaches from coming on.
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Here, we take a look at the evidence-backed foods that can prevent and relieve headache pain.
Another tip if you’re regularly plagued with pain: Keep a headache journal.
Although there are a few classic foods that trigger and soothe headaches, everybody responds differently to diet-based remedies.
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For even more health facts, check outWhat Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Smoothie Every Day.
Russet Potato
Strange, but true: Dry mouth = a debilitating headache.
Yes, that’s right, one of the primary causes of headaches is dehydration.
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Once you feed your body the nutrients it needs, the pain will likely subside.
And since a potato is about 75 percent water, so it’s uber hydrating, too!
Beetroot and beetroot juice will also have the same effect.
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Wheaties, Fiber One, and All Bran are all Eat This-approved and overflowing with the soothing nutrient.
Curious which cereals to steer clear of?
Check out our special report about theunhealthiest breakfast cereals.
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Interested in giving it a go?
(Just a half cup of pumpkin seeds provides nearly 100 percent of your daily magnesium needs.)
Ignore your body’s need for it and you won’t just wind up with headaches.
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Healthy carbs likeoatmealand brown rice are also smart picks, as they soak up water during the cooking process.
When you regularly consume the stimulant, it leads to physical dependence.
The result: You’ll likely experience a throbbing headache if you miss a dose.
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Sprinkle them on your oatmeal or on top ofsoupsand stir-fries to reap the benefits.
For more foods like sesame seeds, check outThe 15 Best Vitamin E-Rich Foods.
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