Diet - Migraine

 Generic Migraine Diet

Diet Type	Age Group	Gender	Key Components	Avoid
Vegetarian	Children	Male/Female	Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, yogurt	Caffeine, processed foods, excessive dairy
	Adults	Male/Female	Leafy greens, legumes, nuts, oily fish (if pescatarian)	MSG, artificial sweeteners, aged cheeses
Non-Vegetarian	Children	Male/Female	Lean meats, fish, poultry, whole grains, fruits	Processed meats, high-fat foods, excessive caffeine
	Adults	Male/Female	Fatty fish, lean meats, whole grains, vegetables	Red wine, aged cheeses, artificial additives

 

Indian Diet

Food Type	Vegetarian (Veg)	Non-Vegetarian (Non-Veg)
Fruits & Vegetables	- Fresh fruits: Berries, melons, citrus fruits	- Lean meats: Chicken, turkey, fish
	- Dark leafy greens: Spinach, kale	- Salmon and other fatty fish
	- Avocado	- Eggs
Grains	- Whole grains: Brown rice, quinoa, oats	- Whole grains: Brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat bread
	- Avoid processed grains and white bread
Dairy	- Low-fat or plant-based options	- Lean dairy: Low-fat yogurt, skim milk
	- Limit high-fat dairy products
Proteins	- Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, beans	- Lean protein sources: Chicken, turkey, fish
	- Tofu and tempeh	- Eggs
		- Avoid processed and cured meats
Fats	- Healthy fats: Olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds	- Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, trout
	- Limit saturated and trans fats	- Limit saturated and trans fats
Beverages	- Water, herbal teas	- Water, herbal teas
	- Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol	- Limit caffeinated beverages and alcohol
Other	- Stay hydrated	- Stay hydrated
	- Monitor trigger foods	- Monitor trigger foods
	- Consider magnesium-rich foods	- Consider magnesium-rich foods