Headaches?

paymentm

Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone else has experienced headaches when they cut down on refined sugar and caffeine? My mother and I both get mild headaches for the first 1-2 weeks of eating healthy and then we are fine. Just wondering if anyone else has similar experiences?

maxit

Withdrawing from caffeine can cause headaches - pretty common effect. Once withdrawal is completed, they go away (whether or not there is "healthy eating").

kshama2001

Yes, caffeine withdrawal headaches are common.

SherryTeach

What does giving up caffeine have to do with "eating healthy?" I eat a lots of veggie, fruit, lean meat, whole grain, some dairy, keep the processed foods to a minimum. And I also drink coffee and tea, which some studies show to be related to longevity.

cbelc2

I drink plain unsweetened black coffee every morning. My 3 cups adds 7 calories to my day. I see no reason to stop, but if I do (like for a medical test or procedure) it gives me a headache.

cmriverside

It's also common to experience headaches when cutting sugar...hence that term "carb-flu" that people on low carb experience.

2011rocket3touring

Been getting headaches. Caffeine consumption is the same, but sugar is down.

Ready2Rock206

Caffeine withdrawal is brutal!