1/25/2025 FOODS THAT CAN CAUSE MIGRAINES

I have started to look at foods that can cause migraines. It has to be trial and error. Here is what I found to be triggers. This is according to the Association Of Migraine

The following foods may trigger migraine headaches:

Alcohol: Particularly fermented liquors: red wine and champagne (histamine, tyramine), coffee, tea, colas, chocolate (caffeine), carob, licorice

Tyramine: An amino acid, found in red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans. Strong or aged cheese, especially cheddar (but not American, ricotta, cottage, Velveeta or cream cheese). Broad beans in pods: lima, fava, string, garbanzos, lentils, snow peas.

Nitrates: Cured meats, including hot dogs, bacon, ham, salami, sausage, bologna, pepperoni. Fermented, smoked or pickled foods: pickles, pickled herring and other fish, olives, chicken liver and pate. This is a trigger for me

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): A flavor enhancer that may be found in soy sauce, packaged noodles, meat tenderizers, processed meats, spice mixes, etc.

Caffeine: Coffee, chocolate, tea, cola drinks, carob and licorice. This is a controversial trigger.  Caffeine that can be a trigger in some people with migraine and a relief for others. See additional information on caffeine below. Cofee helps me

Phenylalanine: Containing foods and beverages. Nuts, including peanut butter, All seeds, Some fruits, like avocado, red plums, papayas and citrus, Dried fruits, such as raisin, dates, apricots, canned figs, Onions, Dairy products, eggs, Wheat, freshly baked yeast products, sourdough bread, All artificial sweeteners, including diet sodas (aspartame– NutraSweet), Mustard, ketchup, chili peppers and mayonnaise.