Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of brain health after a concussion. Knowing this, and interacting with the necessary foods, can have a positive impact on your recovery, but when you have a concussion, it’s not as simple as it sounds to feed your brain well.
I was nowhere near close to having the energy to deal with choosing what to eat, shopping for ingredients, or cooking after my concussion. Not to mention the overwhelm I experienced dealing with a messy kitchen, dishes and clean up.
I had spent a lot of time learning about one of my biggest passions-nutrition and food. Fast forward to the concussion-land: I didn’t have energy to do anything. Plus, I was nauseous all the time. Doing research on foods to help my brain was one of the last things on my list. But because of my background, I was well aware of the importance of getting nutrients from specific foods to support brain health.
The problem was, I couldn’t organize the steps easily because of how the concussion had affected my brain. Prior to my concussion, I didn’t even realize that there were steps – it was a natural flow that happened effortlessly. Now this was, to say the least, frustrating to grasp. I needed to find out what foods were best for my brain. After I found out what I needed to be eating, I still had to write everything down, go to the store and find the ingredients (those of you with concussions probably know what I mean – bright lights & 10 million choices for everything = disaster). After that, I still had to find a recipe (or try to remember one), and THEN make the meal. Don’t even mention clean-up. It was clear – I needed to learn a new way to shop, cook, and eat.
Stay away from:
Cooked oils (anything fried), sugar, caffeine, alcohol, artificial colors and flavors – all of the things you’ve likely heard before are bad for anyone – are especially terrible for your brain when you have a concussion. They’re hidden in tons of to-go foods, more than you would imagine. These foods need to go in order for your brain to get what it needs – but you can do this in a way that feels good, in many ways. The foods you eat can literally completely change the way you feel after a concussion.
Brain Food:
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Coconut Oil
A must have! Hands down the healthiest oil, rich in essential fatty acids and a major benefit to your health. Coconut oil is metabolized differently than other oils (it has medium chain triglycerides), and is loaded with medicinal properties. More details : Coconut Oil – Top 10 Evidence Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Maple Syrup
natural sweetener with healthy minerals – great sugar alternative
Hemp Hearts
loaded with essential fatty acids and anti-inflammatory for brain health, high in protein.
Heal Your Concussion – Meal Ideas
coming soon!!
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Good concept. In my chaotic life, I`ve been knocked unconscious 3 times(boxing and judo) and came very close countless others. I now have memory problems along with “lapses” that make me a danger on the road! I never knew there were treatments for this!
Hey Chip, you’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find some solutions so you can take care of your brain and do as much as you can to feel better.
Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. I’m so sorry to hear about your injuries and hope that you now know some ways to help yourself. Let me know if you’ve started using any of the supplements or suggestions, or learned any of your own… You might be surprised to find you have some improvements in some of your symptoms – many of others have.
Hope you’re feeling good today!
Lucy
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Harley! I just liked & shared your facebook page too! Thank you so so much for being amazing. My mom told me about your story after talking to your dad. Good luck with your recovery. I’d love to keep in touch & support eachother! Thank you truly for reaching out. I really appreciate your story and your passion.
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Yes D, you are right. That’s how I broke my collar bone and got my concussion. I stopped pedaling when I was riding through town ( Mount Shasta, Ca. ) at 15 MPH and a car jumped in front of me and I locked up the front wheel and got slammed to the pavement. Take D’s advice everyone and keep pedaling!
Hi Lucy,
Your site was a welcome find this morning. Though my 13 daughter had been suffering from a concussion for only 5 1/2 weeks, it seems like forever. The initial injury did not seem very severe but the headache symptoms are relentless and she has had many nights of 20 minutes sleep or less. Though we are doing all the doctor recommended strategies no improvements are obvious and her mood fluctuates all over. I am hoping to try some of these natural strategies to give her some power over the recovery process. That feeling of loss of control is a hard one to deal with. For a child and for a parent trying to help. I will let you know what works for her. Thank you for all the hard work you have put into organizing this information and I hope your recovery is going well.
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This is helpful thank-you. I did some other research and found out about a kind of algae which is the highest source the omega three DHA, sold in vegan capsules at Shoppers Drug Mart, and Whole Foods. This site is also very emotionally supportive I have found the concussion I had as taken awhile to heal, and the symptoms are sometimes alarming, including it feels like my brain is working at about 75% rather than 100% prior to the concussion from a car accident. Cranial Sacral therapy is very helpful.
I am a therapist who treats people after concussion and would love if you could make this particular post “printable”. There’s great stuff here!!
Wow I wish I had found your site after my concussion. It took me a full year and a half to get rid of the fog but I still have problems with becoming overwhelmed with a lot of thing and grocery shopping is still an adventure. Never too late to try something new. Thanks for the insight.
I’m all the way from Jamaica 24 years of age,met in a terrible motorcycle accident last year September 4TH a car hit me off my 750cc gsxr luckily I had my helmet on that’s what saved my life,I was in coma for 6 weeks and had lost of memory feeling that I was dead every day December 13 since I know I was ok my brain is still recovering so I’m doing a little research on brain food,things that would speed up the recovery and u have some great things there I’m going to start as of now no more meat, nut & fruits iam a fand of them?
Hey Tabitha. How are you feeling these days? I know its been some years but I’m 7 months in and its been hard
Unbelievable site.
I just fell and hit my head at work.. the injury was such that I continued bleeding for several hours, and am afraid I may end up with a concussion. One of the things I made sure to do after reading this website last night was to take today off from work to rest.. If I hadn’t seen this website, with that advice, I’d be at work today .
Also, the food/nutrient advice is invaluable., and I am making sure to follow it now. Thanks so much for this info!!