 |
|
|
|
|
|
Health Tip: Foods That May Spur Migraines
A list of common culinary triggers
|
|
(HealthDay News) -- Migraine headaches frequently are characterized by symptoms such as nausea, dull or severe head pain and sensitivity to light.
In some sufferers, certain foods may help trigger migraines. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list:
- Processed, marinated, fermented or pickled foods.
- Baked goods.
- Chocolate or dairy foods.
- Foods that contain MSG (monosodium glutamate).
- Foods that contain tyramine, including red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken liver, figs or certain beans.
- Citrus fruits, bananas or avocados.
- Processed meats containing nitrates, such as hot dogs, salami or bacon.
- Onions.
- Nuts or peanut butter.
-- Diana Kohnle
|
Copyright © 2010 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Last updated 2/2/2010
|
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and does not serve as a replacement for care provided by your own personal health care team. This website does not render or provide medical advice, and no individual should make any medical decisions or change their health behavior based on information provided here. All pertinent content provided on this website should be discussed with your personal physician to evaluate whether it has any relevance to or impact on your specific condition. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.
|
|
|
.gif)
