Why I have headache when I try to eat less meat (i.e eat more vegetables)?
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meat stays in your actual stomach for longer than other foods before it moves along the digestive tract, so you are, in a sense, full for a longer period of time and it takes longer for your body to digest protein than carbs and fiber, so the meat moves along your system more slowly, telling your body that it is not hungry. Ie, you eat a candybar and it is through you in a few hours and it is simple sugar that is easily digested so it is time to be hungy again.....you eat a steak, it is in your stomach for about 4 hours then it moves along and is more difficult to break down..taking much much longer. the headache is your bodys way of saying that is needs more of something...
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Could be one of many things.....\n\nFirst, when did you last have your eyes tested? If you haven't had them tested within the last year, go and get them checked. You might need glasses. Poor vision can cause regular headaches.\n\nSecond, do you take over the counter pain killers regularly for your headaches? If so, they could actually be CAUSING headaches. Stop taking them regularly and see if the headaches get better.\n\nThird, they could be tension headaches. These feel like a tight band around your head and are relatively unresponsive to painkillers. They're due to muscle spasm in your neck and shoulders and general measures to reduce stress and anxiety will improve the headaches.
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Well, if you are trying those diets that eliminate complete food groups, you can develop nutrient deficiencies that can lead to broken blood vessels in the face, scaly skin, dark circles under the eyes, patches of discoloration (looks sort of like light liver spots).  Depends on the type of dieting you are doing...
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Wow! You are the only other person I have heard ask that. I found I had severe headaches after eating things like potato chips & Fritos. I finally picked up on the salt. I had my blood pressure checked & it was fine. I cut as much salt from my diet as possible. At home we use unsalted butter, canned vegetables etc. Eating out I avoid salt where possible.\n\nMy headaches have gone from two or three a week to none in almost eight months.\n\nGood luck to you. I hope it is your problem too.
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Ate something wrong? Heck no, its plant pigment & fiber in your diet. It happens when you are eating large amount of greenish plants.\n\nIts harmless. I occasionally have it since I'm a vegan.
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It's genetics... and a lower caloric intake based upon a high veggie to meat ratio diet.
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Hi Bluesun\n\nYou must learn about cleansing your system. Colon cleansing and juice fasting for 7-10 days would do wonders for your health. Here is some info on migraines (ties in allergies, asthma).\n\nMigraine Causes\n \nThis is often the result of a disturbance in some other part of the body, such as digestive disorders in the stomach, liver or bowel; problems in the abdominal area; menstrual irregularities, impingements in the cervical; concussion, eye strain, nervous excitement, fatigue, etc. The headache is a mechanism which signals some serious problem elsewhere. The common headache is due to faulty elimination, and the waste matter causes problems until the toxic wastes reach the stomach nerves and affects them. Sometimes headaches are caused from panic, fear, or worrying about the unknown. Headaches of this type are the hardest to relieve, generally requiring something strong like a heavy nervine tea with lobelia in it to diminish the nervous excitement. A nerve tea such as valerian or skullcap with a few drops of tincture of lobelia to a cup will give relief. \n\nFood allergies are another very common cause of headache. The worst culprit is sugar; I have experienced sugar headaches, which are sort of a withdrawal; you eat the sugar, and then as the body is trying to eliminate the toxic substance, your head pounds. Cheese commonly causes headaches, probably the worst of the dairy products for this, although allergies to any of them may cause the pain. Meats and eggs are also common allergens. \n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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Change your lifestyle slowly. Opt for vegetarian foods. Once you remove meat completely out of your system, you wont miss it.
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I've got some extra you can have!!!!!  Seriously though, I think you have to stock up on pasta, rice, potato type meals, eat plenty of it.  If you aren't vegetarian, eat plenty of meat especially chicken.  Have you seen a nutrisionalist?  Maybe discuss that with your GP, if it's a problem for you, then it is a problem worth sharing and trying to get help resolving.  Do you have any other health troubles, have you had your thyroid checked out? If it's overactive you could be burning it all off too quickly, look it up! (try and cut down the fags - they're not good for you!!! - I should take my own advice lol)  Good luck
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I am a full vegan! That means I don't eat anything even made from animals including dairy and eggs. All I eat is fruit, vegetables, and nuts. I love em!!!! I even eat raw asparagus for a bedtime snack. :) I do it because it is what works best with my body. Vegetables keep my digestive tract moving quickly and my metabolism fast. I have never had a weight problem! I never feel heavy or bloated after a big meal and I know that I am at a low risk for things like heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer because of my diet. So you ask why eat veggies, I ask why not?
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I can assure you that the reason you started to gain and have "never before and been able to eat anything you want to" results in the fact that you exhert less energy now then before.  Here is a good rule of thumb when eating food: 80% of weight loss is the foods you are eating, if you can't hit it on the head or pull it out of the ground, you should not be eating it. (ie,meats and vegetables are good for you).  The greener the vegetable the better it is for you.  Eat sweet potatoes instead of white, whole wheat grains, instead of processed white bread, rice and so forth.  But remember this above all else. . .YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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how many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat? i suffer from chronic migraines, and i know when i eat 10+ servings of fruits and veggies my headaches are minimal, and are not as severe when i get them. also, drink TONS of water. in the winter you may not be drinking enough water because you do not feel as "thirsty" as you would in the summer. also, avoid drinking coffee/tea/pop that has caffeine in it, because they are diuretics, which will dehydrate you, and make any headache worse. hope that helps!
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Taking out red meat (or all meat for that matter) has caused many people to lose weight because of all the fat and calories that they are not lacking from their diets. I'd say cut out the cheese while you're at it. If you're getting enough dark veggies (broccoli, spinich) and calcium-fortified stuff, you don't need it. Ive been dairy-free for a year and a half (I don't even eat things like snack foods with milk listed as an ingredient) and I feel WONDERFUL. \n\nIf you're eating bread, make sure it's whole-grain so it will fill you up and give you things like fiber, protein, and vitamins. Try to replace some with actual grains like oatmeal and sweet potatoes (they're actually lower-calorie than white potatoes with more fiber, flavor, and nutrients).\n\nOkay, I've ranted enough. Great job with what you've done so far and good luck with the rest of your life!
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i try to as much as possible.\ni usually eat a salad every day, and i noticed if i go even a couple of days without any "greens" then my skin really does pay for it, and i have bad hair days.  weird but true.
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If you like asparagus, eat that. Studies have shown that eating asparagus will help to reduce the amount of food that you eat and still feel full. \n\nLean chicken or fish would be helpful in the meat department. However, you will need to avoid fried fatty foods. Try to avoid starchy foods such as pasts and potatoes. Control the amount of bread that you eat. Peanut butter is a good source of protein when one is cutting down on meats. Or eat red meat once in a while to get the benefits of the protein.\n\nAny type of fruit is healthy and non fattening.
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absolutely, in fact this is proven to be true. there was some study regarding migraine suffers and after they went through all their symptoms and threw up many of them reported craving certain things like high protein and fat meals. they reported that after having that they felt better.  i think this is also true about pregnant women.  i think the egg thing with you is your body is craving proteins, i love eggs myself...put a little horseradish sauce (not pure horseradish) on it and eat it just like that, its spicy and good for you.  so go boil a dozen eggs and enjoy!
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Hi Alex\n\nHere is a plan to help with your headaches.\n\nQuick Action Plan for Headaches\n1. Since food allergies can play a role in over 90 percent of certain types of headaches, such as migraine, it is important that you be screened for food allergies and sensitivities, and avoid eating all foods that you are allergic or sensitive to.\n\n2. Emphasize a diet of fresh, organic foods with an emphasis on vegetables, especially dark leafy green vegetables, salads, free-range organic poultry, wild-caught, cold-water fish, and non-gluten, complex carbohydrate foods, such as red potatoes, squash, and yams.\n\n3. A helpful dietary remedy for headaches is “potassium broth,” which can be made by combining washed but unpeeled carrots and potatoes with a variety of potassium-rich green vegetables into a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, and then simmer for ten to 15 minutes, then strain out the broth and sip it throughout the day.\n\n4. To help prevent and reverse headaches, supplement with B-complex vitamins, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, along with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), evening primrose oil, and the amino acid DL-phenylalanine.\n\n5. Certain herbs can also help prevent and reduce headache symptoms. These include bay leaves, cayenne pepper, chamomile, coriander, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginger, skullcap, turmeric, valerian root, wild yam, and willow bark.\n\n6. Since headaches are often due to chronic muscle tension and/or muscle spasm, bodywork can be extremely helpful in minimizing the risk of headaches, especially Alexander Technique, Bowen Therapy, Feldenkrais, massage therapy, Polarity therapy, Structural Integration and Rolfing.\n\n7. Hot baths, saunas, and steam baths can help ease headache pain by increasing blood circulation and easing muscle tension.\n\n8. Learning how to cope with daily stress by practicing relaxation exercises can also significantly reduce the incidence of headaches. One of the simplest methods of relaxation is simply to close your eyes as you sit comfortably in a chair, breathing gently and deeply through your belly. Do this for five minutes at a time and repeat throughout the day.\n\n9. At the first sign of migraine symptoms, add two tablets of Alka-Seltzer Gold to a glass of water and drink immediately. This simple technique can often halt migraine symptoms very quickly.\n\n\nBest of health to you  \n\nCheers