What Causes Headache, Lightheadedness And Nervousness After Chocolate Consumption?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: Over the past few weeks, I've noticed that when I ate a bunch of chocolate chip cookies or some kind of "junk food", I get a headache and feel lightheaded and nervous. I am not diabetic and have always been a foodie, enjoying different kinds of food. Just curious if anyone could shed light on this.

If I am consuming too much sugar at once, what is the best way to detox myself?

Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dear XXXX

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using our service. Chocolate is one of the food that can stimulate headache and aggravate migraine, for which is recommended to avoid it in this cases.It is also a stimulant like coffee .I recommend you to avoid it specially if gives you these symptoms.
I hope my answer has helped you
Dr.Sara

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Follow up: Dr. Sara Garcia (12 minutes later)

Can I help myself "detox" or get rid of this sugar in my system by drinking lots of lemon water? Or at least stay hydrated and hopefully pee a lot?

Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dear XXXX

Detailed Answer:
You can detox with a good hydration, lemon and other fruits like prunes, pineapple,oranges. A balance diet with high protein, low sweet and low carbohydrate will help to feel better.
drink 32 onz of water daily will keep good hydration and avoids headache.
Thanks
Dr Sara

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D