Loudoun County, Va. — Recovering from a concussion requires more than just sitting out from sports and limiting screen time. Eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition is equally important.
Here are some things to keep in mind…
- Increase whole foods
- Vegetables (baked, sautéed, raw)
- Fruit
- Whole Grains (whole wheat, oats, brown rice, quinoa)
- Proteins (meats, beans, legumes, nuts, full fat dairy)
- Increase omega 3 fatty acids
- Salmon
- Walnuts
- Olive oils
- Fish oil
- Decrease processed foods
- Chips
- Desserts
- Fried foods
- Refined grains/flour (white bread)
- Decrease sugar intake
- White sugar
- Artificial sugar (splenda, sucralose, etc)
- Soda /Juice concentrate
- Adequate water intake for hydration and blood flow
- At least eight 8 oz glasses of water daily
- Limit caffeine
- No alcohol
Note from our sponsor: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a concussion don’t wait, call LSTC today at, 703-450-4300. The sooner you seek help, the less likely further injury will occur.
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