Migraine pain is often described as a severe pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. It is often accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. Although dietary restriction isn’t considered a treatment for migraine, identifying any foods that have triggered symptoms and avoiding those foods may help some people prevent migraine attacks.
Key Takeaways:
- There are two different approaches to preventing headaches with diet.
- The first approach would be an elimination diet that avoids foods and beverages known to trigger headaches.
- The second approach would be follow a comprehensive diet whose very composition may prevent headaches, explains Martin, co-director of the Headache and Facial Pain Center at UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and an expert in the area of migraine.
“Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines.”
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161101103541.htm