Insight: Acai Bowls — Healthy Breakfast or Migraine Trap?

They look gorgeous on Instagram—purple, photogenic, piled with fruit and granola. But what if your favorite açaí bowl is quietly destabilizing your migraine brain?

In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks the surprising science and ancient wisdom behind açaí bowls and migraine. Drawing from both Western research and Eastern medicine, we’ll explore why these popular “superfood” breakfasts may not be as harmless as they seem.

You’ll discover:

🥣 Why sugar spikes, cold temperatures, and smooth textures can set off migraine pathways

🥣 The hidden metabolic traps behind even “healthy” versions of açaí bowls

🥣 How Traditional Chinese Medicine views cold, sweet foods as dampness that clouds clarity and fuels head pain

🥣 Simple swaps and strategies to keep antioxidants while avoiding the migraine rollercoaster

This isn’t about demonizing fruit or saying no to all smoothies. It’s about understanding how seemingly small choices—temperature, texture, and toppings—can make a big difference to your brain’s stability.

If you’ve ever thought, “But it’s healthy—why do I feel worse?”, this episode will give you answers—and practical tools to build steadier energy and fewer migraine attacks.

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