some of the most common foods beverages and additives associated with headaches include: aged cheese and other tyramine-containing foods: for people who take monoamine oxidase (mao) inhibitor medications to treat their headaches it is especially important to avoid all foods containing tyramine including aged cheeses red wine alcoholic beverages and some processed meats as these foods can trigger severe high blood pressure. blood flow to your brain increases when you drink alcohol. red wine beer whiskey and champagne are the most commonly identified headache triggers. food additives: preservatives (or additives) contained in certain foods can trigger headaches. the additives such as nitrates dilate blood vessels causing headaches in some people. cold foods: cold foods can cause headaches in some people. it's more likely to occur if you are over-heated from exercise or hot temperatures.
what foods trigger migraines and headaches?