Why do I get migraines when I eat chocolate?

Take notes. Make a note of when you eat chocolate and what kind and how much of it you eat. Then make note of when you get migraine attacks. After a while (it depends on your migraine frequency), you should be able to establish whether chocolate is a trigger for you. read more

But 22 percent of headache sufferers identify chocolate on the list of foods that trigger migraines or headaches. "Chocolate may be getting a bad rap as a migraine trigger," says Dr. Rosen. "Many people with migraines have increased appetite and food cravings just before their headaches start." Reaching for a chocolate bar may be the result of a migraine, rather than the cause. read more

Chocolate can create a sensation of well-being and alertness, but it can also cause migraine headaches in some people. Chocolate is an indigenous South American food. Traditionally, the bean of the cacao tree was brewed with hot water, producing a bitter drink often mixed with dried chili peppers. read more