Dairy products, especially cultured ones, have a reputation of being a major inducer of migraine. Some people find that eliminating these specific food groups on a trial basis offers the best and practical approach. These dairy products include milk, ice cream, sour cream, cheese, yogurt and other dairy containing sources.

The types of milk that are possible causes of migraine include:

• Cow’s milk
• Goat’s milk
• Soy milk
• Buttermilk
• Chocolate milk

You can reduce the frequency and intensity of you migraine headache by avoiding or reducing milk intake in your diet. The only known class of milk that can help minimize migraine is skim milk.

People who do not suffer from migraine will never understand how the blinding pain can be so debilitating. A migraine  can result in your inability to work or the immediate response of confining yourself into a quiet, dark room throughout the duration of your migraine. A migraine at times can last up to 4 days for some people.

If you are suffering from migraine, the only pain relief that you have complete control of is a change in your diet. You can use the power you have in your hand to control your migraine by making a journal of what you eat or drink. Figuring out what triggers your migraine can easily be identified by making a reference of what you’ve recorded. You can then work out a personal diet based on what you have discovered.

Soy as Food Additive

One of the food preservatives that is known to cause migraine is Soy, especially fermented ones, since it contains high levels of tyramine. Tyramine is a natural substance formed from the breakdown of protein as food ages. It is mostly found in aged, fermented or spoiled foods.

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There is a fairly long list of foods that can trigger or cause migraine and migraine sufferers are well aware of that. Certain foods may trigger a migraine in some while others may not. In other words, migraine triggers depend on each individual food intake.

Fruits as a Migraine trigger

Citrus fruits, which contains octopamine and synephrine, can cause migraine or headache flare-ups. The most commonly implicated fruits are oranges, grape fruits, lemons, and limes. Overripe bananas, which contain high levels of tyramine, can also trigger headaches in some people. Most dried fruit, which contains high levels of sulfites can also cause migraine attacks.

Sulfites are group of chemicals used as preservatives in foods, alcohol and drugs. These chemicals give fruits and vegetables a “fresh” appearance and are used by some restaurants to enhance the appearance of salads. Chemical names for sulfites include potassium bisulfite, sodium sulfite, and sulfur dioxide.

Some fruits like kiwi fruit, some plums, raspberries, and pineapples have all been associated with migraines in some people. Also, avocados and raisins are foods in the fruit group that may bring on your migraine.

Source:

50 Ways to Control Migraine by Ceabert J. Griffith