"What kind of Foods Can Trigger a Migraine?" | Migraines & Food Triggers | Naturopathic Q&A
Channel: Javier Palacios-Campillay N.D.
Date: 2022-03-03

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MIGRAINE COMMENT OF THE DAY: Food Triggers

“When we were first dating, I didn't know my (now-husband) was subject to migraines. The picnic basket was: red wine, aged cheeses, and salami. Well, that date didn't go very well (when I learned about migraines and foods). I've also noticed that skipping meals can trigger a migraine for (my) spouse.”
 
Migraines can be triggered in a window of 24 hours after the food. 
Important to not skip meals → Hypoglycemic headache was the former name for migraines. 

Common foods that trigger migraines: 
* Chocolate: especially the cheap kind. 
* Cheese: the older the worse.
* Citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, tangerines and grapefruits. 
* Alcohol: red wine and beer

Unfortunately, the list is much more extensive, but here is an additional list to avoid. 
* Leftover food (tyramine can increase while food ages)
* Ethnic cuisine (MSG used in Asian and Spanish cuisines) 
* Nitrates: preservatives for processed meats such as hot dogs, salami and pepperoni. 
* Gluten.

How to discover your food trigger: Written evidence is your best recollection for finding the food(s) trigger.
1. Carry a journal and write down what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
2. *Star* the foods you eat outside. 
3. Note spices added to your dishes.

What to do if you want to eliminate the food trigger:
Avoid the food for a few weeks and note any changes.
1. Eat more clean foods (fresh veggies and fruits–except citrus)
2. Avoid excess use of spices
3. Stay hydrated and consistent. 

Naturopathic tenant: “Praeventionis” (prevention)
“One man’s poison ivy is another man’s spinach” 
– George Ade

Source: 
Foods implicated in Migraines 
https://migraine.com/blog/foods-implicated-in-migraines
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About: Dr Javier Palacios-Campillay ND has a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is licensed in the state of Connecticut by the Department of Health. He currently provides care through telemedicine and online wellness consultations. 

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