Headache? Maybe it's caused by what you eat or don't eat

Millions of Americans see their doctors each year because of frequent or severe headaches. One of the main headache triggers, especially for migraines, is diet.

Sometimes a headache is caused by a combination of dietary triggers, such as stress combined with coffee or wine. Some people get headaches when they drink coffee. Regular coffee drinkers get headaches when they quit.

To discover triggers or combinations that cause headaches, keep a food and drink journal for a couple of weeks. Note circumstances such as stress, exercise, and changes in sleep. When you have compiled the list, review it for connections to your headaches.

Common triggers include:

* High-fat foods, particularly those with the saturated fats found in meat or fast foods, and transfats found in baked goods, margarine, and snack foods.

* Aged foods such as red wine, cheddar or blue cheese, deli meats, and overripe bananas.

* Food additives such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) and nitrates.

Author and dietitian Elaine Magee says foods that help to avoid headaches are those with omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil and fish, and magnesium as found in almonds and peanut butter.

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