Avoiding blood sugar crashes leading to migraines is definitely important for a migraine sufferer and can be a preventative. It’s about keeping your blood sugar stable throughout the day. When dealing with migraines, we want to avoid those blood sugar crashes!
We’ve all had those moments where we waited too long to eat, and we struggle through a blood sugar crash where the hunger settles in and takes over. You could feel lightheaded, shaky, and generally unwell — so keeping your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day is a great way to have sustained energy, feel vibrant, and keep your body functioning optimally.
This is especially important for migraine sufferers. Some migraineurs may not realize the effect your blood sugar has on your migraine patterns, but it has been shown that keeping your blood sugar stable has a positive effect on migraines and migraine triggers.
Balancing your blood sugar is essential, and the longer you let your blood sugar run wild, the more likely your chances for developing a long-term problem can grow, not to mention the fact that you are more likely to trigger a migraine.
So how do you keep your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day? Follow these tips for blood sugar bliss.
1. Eat foods that release energy slowly
Your regime should consist of foods that are low on the glycemic index. In other words, these foods release energy into your bloodstream slowly for more sustainability. Things like vegetables, legumes, berries, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are all excellent choices.
2. Snack healthfully between meals
If you find yourself grouchy after breakfast but before lunch, then it’s time to start packing yourself a healthy snack that will keep you feeling balanced and satisfied until your lunch break. A protein-rich serving of almonds is an excellent choice, and exceptionally easy to carry along with you. Choose wisely, and you’ll find the foods you eat to keep you adequately fueled for your day.
3. Add protein to each meal
When you eat protein, it helps signal to your brain that you’re full, making it one of the most important foods to eat. Protein can be found in many different foods eggs, almonds, broccoli, leafy greens, tuna, and lentils, to name a few. Making sure each meal has protein will help you stay satisfied longer without those hunger pangs setting in too quickly.
4. Don’t skip breakfast
I know you have heard this one from me before on several occasions, but your body needs a good start each morning! Fuel it up right by eating a healthy breakfast that includes a healthy fat and a protein. A good example is a hard-boiled egg and an avocado. This combination keeps your blood sugar levels stabilized and starts your day off right.
5. Stay away from sugar and refined carbs
Anything with sugar and refined carbs is something you should be avoiding. Processed foods are lurking everywhere, and fill the majority of our grocery stores. Cutting out processed foods was probably the most effective as a migraine preventative for me. It can be challenging to ditch these entirely, but start one step at a time. You’ll notice such a difference once you fully get processed foods out of your system, and our of your kitchen–foods will even taste more flavorful too!
6. Say no to soda
Diet or regular, sodas are filled with sugar, preservatives and artificial sweeteners (well known to be migraine triggers). These chemically-created beverages are horrible for your health and your migraines, and will cause spikes in your blood sugar. While artificial sweeteners don’t contain glucose, they still produce the same effects on your blood sugar just like sugar does. Instead, make your own fruit-infused water to curb sweet cravings without harming your body, or crack open a LaCroix.
By watching out for these common blood sugar pitfalls, you can keep your body functioning optimally, avoid the risk of triggering a migraine, and feeling fantastic.
Do you struggle with keeping your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day? In my experience, the more healthily I eat, and the less sugar I have, the better I feel. I am definitely more energized, more satiated, and I don’t have the headaches/migraines I used to experience that were caused from too much sugar and an unstable blood sugar level.
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