foods containing nitrates and nitrites headaches
Food preservatives (or additives) contained in certain foods can trigger headaches. Nitrates and nitrites are additives in: 1  Hot dogs. 2  Ham. 3  Sausage. 4  Bacon. 5  Lunch meats and deli-style meats.6  Pepperoni.7  Other cured or processed meats. 8  Some heart medicines.ood preservatives (or additives) contained in certain foods can trigger headaches. Nitrates and nitrites are additives in: 1  Hot dogs. 2  Ham. 3  Sausage. 4  Bacon. 5  Lunch meats and deli-style meats. 6  Pepperoni. 7  Other cured or processed meats.