Feeling lightheaded and/or dizzy may mean your body lacks proper nutrition and/or may be dehydrated. It is important to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet as well as drink fluids, such as water and juice, throughout the day. Other factors may include hypotension, or a drastic drop in blood pressure, feelings of anxiety, vertigo and inner ear disorders. Speak with your doctor to rule out possible medical conditions.
Breakfast
Start your day with a healthy breakfast that features whole grains, low-fat milk, orange juice and fresh fruits. Carbohydrates provide your body with a boost of energy while milk and/or orange juice helps raise your blood sugar, which helps fight off feelings of fatigue and lightheadedness. If you like to drink coffee in the morning, keep it to no more than two cups. Too much caffeine may cause the jitters as well as feelings of lightheadedness later in the day.
Snack
If it's been awhile since your last meal, then eat a healthy snack such as yogurt, fresh fruit, smoothies, granola bars, peanut butter and whole grains. This will prevent your blood sugar from crashing, which brings on hunger pains and lightheadedness. Plus, a healthy snack gives you an added energy boost. If you're starving and you're about to go to the gym, the Mayo Clinic advises that it's okay to eat a snack immediately before or during a workout.
Refuel
As you go about your day, make sure to eat a healthy lunch. Skipping a meal will not only slow down your metabolism, it will also make you feel sluggish and lightheaded, which may make it hard to focus or concentrate. Eat a healthy lunch that contains protein and carbohydrates, such as a turkey sandwich, string cheese or a handful of pistachios. For dinner, make sure your meal includes meat, a starchy side like sweet potatoes and a cooked vegetable like broccoli. Top it all off with a small side salad, light on the dressing.
Fluids
Another cause of feeling lightheaded or dizzy is dehydration. Our bodies expel water vapor through regular breathing, sweating, exercising and using the restroom. Furthermore, our bodies expel more water when we suffer from gastrointestinal illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhea. Drink fluids such as water or juice to keep your body well-hydrated. Refrain from drinking soda and coffee as they come with caffeine, which makes you use the restroom more frequently. Refrain from drinking too much beer as well, as this makes you use the restroom more frequently too.
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