I've gotta admit, this is my least favorite part of this blog: talking about all the foods that can trigger headaches. Not only is it a buzz-kill for my readers who are looking for ideas to help alleviate their headaches, but it causes me to re-live some very painful memories of the intense headaches I used to get. But I figure in all fairness to my readers, I need to share my experiences, especially if they end up helping someone else.
So onward to the story of one of my favorite breakfast's: yogurt, bananas, and almonds. The yogurt was plain (lower in sugar) and organic (without hormones found in dairy products). The bananas were sliced, and the almonds were slivered and toasted. I sprinkled a little cinnamon on top for added flavor. When the bananas were nice and ripe, this dish tasted like banana pudding. And it was good for you! But headaches always seemed to follow... After I began my research into tyramine and head-ache triggering foods, I learned that yogurt, bananas, and nuts are all on the Do-Not-Eat list for headache sufferers. Since I was determined to stop these relentless headaches of mine, I stopped eating yogurt and bananas and nuts. I switched over to oatmeal, which is super-healthy, but not quite as delicious. The headaches following breakfast did lighten up, so that made it worth the sacrifice.
