Coffee, cheese, dark chocolate, sweets — how many favorite foods have you eliminated from your life to keep migraine pain under control? Even then, it hasn't brought much relief. It's not logical to say that migraines are triggered only by food. Some say sunlight is behind migraines. Again, staying on an empty stomach for long periods often leads to this problem. Doctors say migraine trigger points vary from person to person. For some, food causes migraines. In some cases, this disease is seen to be genetic. Again, environmental factors can also cause this problem. However, just as proper diagnosis is essential for quick recovery, in the case of migraines, it's necessary to first understand what each person's trigger point is.
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Around 6 million people worldwide suffer from migraines. Doctors say migraine trigger points are different for everyone. Not just cheese, dark chocolate or sweets. The vegetables you eat daily may also harbor migraine triggers. A research paper published in the 'Association of Migraine Disorders' journal states that three common vegetables like potatoes, onions and tomatoes are also linked to migraines.
These three vegetables — potatoes, onions and tomatoes, are used daily in cooking. Bengalis cannot imagine any curry without potatoes. Rice can be easily eaten with fried potato and onion. Onions and tomatoes are a must in salads. Tomato soup is also consumed in winter. Nutritionists say tomatoes contain two chemicals called histamines and salicylates, which are linked to migraines. Onions contain sulfur. Whether cooked or raw, the sulfur in onions can increase migraine pain. The case with potatoes is different. Eating home-cooked potato curry won't increase migraine pain. But processed potatoes like chips, fries, instant mashed potatoes — eating such foods can increase the danger.
