MSG enhanced foods (processed, pkg/prepared foods, salad dressings, potato chips, sauces, frozen dinners, restaurant foods- particularly oriental. MSG opens and closes blood vessels in the head creating the dreaded pulsating tantrum). Pay attention to the labels (can be masked under “natural flavor,” “flavoring,” “hydrolyzed vegetable protein.”).

Stay away from artificial sweeteners, food colorings, preservatives and synthetic additives.

Amino Acid: Tyramine- that can be found in chocolate, red wine, bananas, avocado, chicken livers, yogurt, sour cream, nuts & aged cheese.

Nitrites also like to leave their mark and act as preservatives found in deli and preserved meats.

Caffeine may temporarily relieve a headache but it only replaces the mask for a heavier one. It robs the body of much needed magnesium, which creates a preferred environment for migraines.

Beef, soy, and peanuts have been implicated in migraines that begin 4-6 hours after eating.

Avoid chewing on gum (constant chewing puts stress on the jaws leading to headaches and possibly TMJ). Limit your salt intake.