Need a parental view/advice

mom2collegekids
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:51:28 +0000

I don’t get migraines, but my friend’s D does. There are some foods that are known to trigger migraines…

* Cheese

Peanuts, peanut butter, other nuts and seeds

Pizza

Potato chip products

Chicken livers and other organ meats

Smoked or dried fish

Sourdough bread, fresh baked yeast goods (donuts, cakes, homemade breads, and rolls)

Bread, crackers, and desserts containing cheese

Certain fresh fruits including ripe bananas, citrus fruits, papaya, red plums, raspberries, kiwi, pineapple

Dried fruits (figs, raisins, dates)

Soups made from meat extracts or bouillon (not homemade broth)

Cultured dairy products, sour cream, buttermilk, yogurt

Caffeine found in chocolate and cocoa; beverages such as coffee, tea and colas; also found in certain medications

Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners