What NOT to Eat if You Get Migraines vs. What You SHOULD Eat

Foods that Can Trigger Migraines

Here is a list of foods that can trigger migraines, if you are suffering from migraines I would cut this foods out of your diet.  Ideally you would cut all of these out until your migraines go away. If that’s too hard start with one at a time a keeping taking tings out. 

  • Eggs- feeds viruses and other pathogens in the body that can inflame and irritate the central nervous system, which then irritates the Vagus nerve and even areas of them brain causing a migraine

  • Gluten- feeds strep bacteria which can cause a lot of inflammation in the body triggering migraines

  • Meat- when you have digestive issues and you consume meat, it produces ammonia in the stomach which leaks out minimizing oxygen to the brain resulting in a migraine

  • Fermented Foods- or vinegar-based foods lower the pH in their intestinal tract creating higher levels of acid in the digestive tract which can trigger a migraine. Apple Cider Vinegar alone can trigger migraines in most people. This includes things like kombucha, sauerkraut, fermented vegetables.

  • Salt- too much salt in your diet can cause migraines because it is very dehydrating, so be aware of your salt consumption.

  • Oils- canola, corn, cottonseed and palm oil feed pathogens in the body creating more inflammation which can lead to migraines.

  • Additives (MSG, aspartame)- these are toxic to our neurons and can be one of the more aggressive triggers for migraines.

  • Alcohol- extremely dehydrating leading to migraines and it also hard on our livers.

  • Coffee, Matcha Tea, Chocolate, Cacao, and other caffeinated things- caffeine is over stimulating and highly aggressive to the central nervous system and can trigger migraines. Some people claim that chocolate or other forms of caffeine helps a migraine, but the migraines you are getting are from withdrawal. 

Foods that Help Heal Migraines

These foods can help prevent and even heal your migraines because they kill off pathogens and flush out toxins, improve digestion, soothe nerves, and relaxing muscles. You want to incorporate as many of these foods into your diet as often as possible. 

  • Fresh celery juice

  • Cilantro

  • Hemp seeds (not too many)

  • Potatos

  • Bananas

  • Asparagus

  • Oranges

  • Brussel sprouts

  • Tomatoes

  • Broccoli

  • Spinach

  • Papayas

  • Chili Peppers

  • Garlic

  • Ginger

  • Kale

  • Cinnamon

  • Apples

Supplements that Help Heal Migraines

  • Ashwagandha

  • Barleys Grass Juice Powder

  • Cat’s Claw

  • CoQ10

  • Curcumin

  • Elderflower tea

  • Lemon Balm

  • L-Lysine

  • Nettle Leaf

  • Oregano Oil

  • Spirulina

  • Turmeric

  • Vitamin B12

  • Vitamin C

  • Wild Blueberry Powder

Taylor DeBoer