| Migraine headache triggers are still a mystery | | | | short form as MSG which is quite common in |
| today as no one really knows the actual causes | | | | Asian foods, is also a common trigger. Others |
| of migraine headaches. These triggers effect each | | | | include artificial sweeteners, food dyes, and |
| migraine sufferer differently, however most claim | | | | vinegar. |
| that there are particular foods or food | | | | Processed Meat |
| combinations that lead them to a migraine. | | | | Processed meat which include bacon, sausages, |
| Science also disagrees with migraine sufferers as | | | | hot dogs are also commonly known to trigger |
| far as food triggers is concerned, as there has | | | | migraines. This is largely due to the nitrates that |
| not been any conclusive link between certain | | | | are present in these products which itself is |
| foods and migraine headaches. However, there is | | | | believed to be the main cause. |
| so much anecdotal evidence linking the two that it | | | | Cheese |
| is always a point of discussion. | | | | Cheese especially the hard aged cheese are likely |
| Here is a list of foods that have been known to | | | | to cause migraines. This is in contrast to soft |
| trigger migraines for many sufferers. | | | | cheeses which include cream cheese and new |
| Spice and Food Additives | | | | cheeses which are unlikely to cause problems. |
| Any spice has potential to be a trigger. As most | | | | Controlling migraine headache triggers is one |
| spices have strong odour, the scent itself could be | | | | major part of living a migraine free life. As a |
| a trigger for some sufferers. Other food additives | | | | migraine sufferer myself I learnt the techniques |
| like monosodium glutamate commonly known it its | | | | that help me stay on top of migraines. |