Alfalfa is sometimes used a filler for herbal products and vitamins. High in tannins, alfalfa may produce or exacerbate migraine. Vitamin and herbal supplement shoppers should read labels to make sure they are not buying supplements with these herbs and others, like the currently popular black cohosh, bilberry, and willow bark. A quick check of the local supermarket indicates many ice creams include tannin- containing carob bean gum, aka locust bean gum, as an additive. Nuts Many nuts contain tannins.
Walnuts are one of the highest tannin-containing foods.
Pecans, cashews, pistachios, filberts and the skins of peanuts andalmonds contain tannins. Skinless peanuts and blanched almonds should be okay for migraine patients to eat. Condiments Cinnamon, cloves, cumin, tarragon, thyme and vanilla are condiments that contain tannins. Cinnamon is the subject of many complaints and queries by migraine patients on alt.support.headaches.migraine. Legumes Most legumes contain some tannins.