Eating Right to Avoid Migraines

Eating Right to Avoid Migraines

Migraines can cause an intense pulsing or throbbing sensation, often on one side or area of your head. What’s more, they often arise with additional unpleasant symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.  Decrease your chance of getting a migraine by eating these foods and following these steps.  certain types of foods and drinks may be responsible for bringing on a migraine in some people.

Meat and Dairy Triggers

Different types of meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products are thought to be possible migraine triggers. Processed meats including canned, aged, or cured are among the top culprits.  avoid hot dogs, bologna, sausage, pepperoni and salami. In the dairy group, cultured dairy products such as sour cream or buttermilk may induce migraines

Fruit and Veggie Triggers

Fruit triggers include raisins, papayas, plums, bananas, avocados, and figs. Overripe bananas and avocados have been found to be especially problematic for those with migraines. vegetable triggers include string beans, snow peas, onions, and raw garlic. A number of beans have also been identified as possible triggers, including lima, navy, garbanzo, pinto, and pole beans. 

Breads

Sourdough bread, freshly baked yeast bread, and coffee cake. any type of crackers or bread containing cheese may trigger migraines, including this Italian favorite. Stick with rice, barley, bulgur, millet, or quinoa. Corn meal and noodles are also not thought to be triggers.