Lots of different foods trigger Migraines in some people, or cause them to become more intense. Here is a comprehensive Migraine Foods List to help you decide whether something you ate may be playing a role in your Migraines.
Fermented Foods
- Cultured dairy products such as sour cream, cottage cheese or yogurt
- Fermented, Pickled, and Marinated foods including
- Olives
- Pickles
- Pickled fish
- Sauerkraut
Canned Goods
- Canned Herring or Sardines
- Canned soup or boullon cubes
Seasonings
- Artificial sweeteners including aspartame and saccharin
- MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
- Meat tenderizer
- Seasoned Salt
- Soy Sauce
Fruit & Vegetables
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits: oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes
- Figs, especially canned figs
- Onions
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Pineapple
- Plums, especially red plums
- Pods of broad beans (Lima Beans, Navy Beans, Peas, Lentils, Snow Peas)
- Raisins
Meat, Cheese, & Dairy
- Cheese, especially aged cheese
- Beef and Chicken livers
- Pork, bacon, and ham
- Processed deli meats
Beverages
- Alcoholic beverages, especially Red Wine and High-malt beer
- Caffeine drinks including coffee, tea, and colas
Miscellaneous
- Breads, raised coffeecakes, doughnuts
- Brewer’s yeast
- Chocolate, cocoa, and carob
- Nuts and seeds
- Peanut Butter
- Pizza
