This smoothie fills your body with the nutrients it needs to reduce inflammation, soothing headaches and migraine pain.
When you're wondering what else you can do to prevent your next attack, try this smoothie for migraine prevention. No, it will not replace a triptan or gepant for relieving migraine attacks once they've started. But it's chock-full of nutrients proved to help prevent migraine attacks.
Curious about what makes this such an effective food for migraine relief? Learn more about the role inflammation plays in migraine in this article and discover the power of anti-inflammatory ingredients here. This recipe is among the best migraine smoothie recipes because it contains:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B
These three nutrients are evidence-based natural remedies that have been shown to prevent migraine attacks. Plus, the fruits, veggies, milk, and ice are great natural ways to stay hydrated. Good hydration is absolutely essential for people with migraine.
This delicious migraine-friendly smoothie is potent, and it's tasty — I promise ... I drink it at least 2 to 3 times a week. This recipe is one of the best migraine smoothie recipes I've come across. I've tried those ready-made green smoothies from the grocery store, and this is so much better. It's one of my favorite ways to start the day — preventing the migraine pain before it starts with a delicious smoothie.
Migraine Relief Smoothie Recipe
Make up 3 to 4 servings at a time, in advance:
- 3 kale leaves
- 1/3 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 stalk celery
- 1/2 cucumber (or broccoli)
- 1/2 cup green apples (you can also use fresh/frozen/canned pineapple* if it's not a trigger for you)
- 1/2 inch gingerroot
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut milk or low-fat milk, or unsweetened almond* milk if you're not sensitive
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup ice
Optional additions for a thicker smoothie, if these won't trigger migraines for you:
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- 2 tbsp unsweetened yogurt*,
- 1/2 ripe banana* (substitute avocado* if you're sensitive to bananas)
*Note: Some of these ingredients can be triggers for some people, so eliminate them if you're sensitive. Triggers are a very personal thing: Learn more here.
Makes two 8- to 12-ounce shakes per serving. Save time by cutting up a few days' worth of fruits/veggies in advance and dividing them into Mason jars to store in the fridge.
Blend all ingredients except ice on low until smooth. Add ice until crushed and then blend on high to get even smoother. Serve back in the same jar with a straw.
Tip: For the very best texture, invest in a Vitamix blender, which you'll use for all kinds of shakes and soups. (These are the professional-quality blenders found in smoothie shops and restaurant kitchens, and worth every penny). It's the easiest way we know to enjoy a plant-based diet, even if you're not a big fan of veggies.
