Is migraine affecting your sleep? Avoid these 5 trigger foods

An estimated 1.1 billion people experience migraine attacks. Many studies have suggested that certain foods and the chemicals in them may trigger migraine attacks. However, migraine triggers and food sensitivities may differ for people.

Foods to avoid if you have migraine

Nitrate-rich foods like bacon, salami, sausage and hot dogs

Artificial sweeteners

Avoid aspartame and sucralose. Aspartame can trigger migraines and they are added as sugar alternatives in drinks and foods. Sucralose is made from sugar and chlorine and can cause frequent headaches.

Dairy products and ice cream

Alcoholic beverages like wine and beer

Certain vegetables including onions and tomatoes should be avoided as they contain histamine and tyramine compounds, which may trigger migraines in some