Potential Foods That Can Trigger Migraines | Review and Giveaway
Company: Novartis Consumer Healthcare
Item Reviewed: Excedrin Migraine Prize Pack
Item Given Away: Excedrin Migraine Prize Pack
Start Date: March 21
End Date: April 5
When I get migraines I want to know what has triggered it. Sometimes I can figure it out and sometimes I can’t. One thing that I tend to overlook is what I eat. There are many foods that can trigger a migraine and for people who suffer from them, like me, it is important to be able to tell your healthcare provider what food triggered it and avoid that food and ease your migraines.
I have previously talked about what a great tool the My Migraine Trigger iPhone app is. It has helped me track when I get my migraines, what I was doing or eating, how bad they got and more, which I took to my doctor appointments to show my doctor so they had a better understanding of what is going on. My doctor loves that I am so organized when I come in.
Registered dietitian Keri Gans offers valuable information about potential migraine trigger foods that every sufferer should know:
- There are many foods and drinks that can trigger migraines, like citrus fruits, nuts, and foods that contain MSG. It’s important for folks to determine which foods are potential migraine triggers for them. By tracking their triggers, people can avoid them in the future, to help prevent or minimizing migraine attacks.
- Tyramine: Tyramine is a substance found naturally in some foods, like aged cheese and red wine. It’s formed from the breakdown of protein as foods age. A good rule of thumb is that the longer a high-protein food ages, the higher the tyramine content. Some common foods that contain tyramine include: aged cheeses, red wine, alcoholic beverages and some processed meats.
- Alcohol: Alcohol increases blood flow to your brain, which can cause migraines and headaches. Red wine, beer, whiskey and champagne are the most common culprits.
- Other potential migraine triggers include: artificial sweeteners (such as aspartame), chocolate, citrus fruits, coffee or tea, tannins, (like red-skinned apples or pears) caffeinated soda, foods that contain MSG, and nuts or nut butters.
- Food For the brain: There is emerging science that suggests foods rich in magnesium, such as kale and broccoli, support healthy brain function. Try swapping kale for romaine in your salad at lunch to increase your magnesium intake.
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