Diet

The American Migraine Foundation has advice for managing migraines, including:

• Eat small, balanced meals at regular intervals and avoid getting too hungry
• Keep a regular sleep and exercise schedule
• Limit intake of processed or fried foods, chocolate, artificial sweeteners and foods with nitrates and nitrites (check the labels on bacon, hot dogs, and other cured meats)
• Avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol (especially red wine and beer)
• Keep a food diary to identify foods that might trigger migraines

Migraine Australia: For around 20% of people with migraine significant relief may be acheived by following a a food chemical intolerance diet. This can be assessed by doing the RPAH Allergy Unit Elimination Diet.