5 Foods that Fight Migraines, 5 Foods that Cause Them

It's almost second nature: Get sick, and head for the pharmacy. But the best medicine might just be inside your own fridge or pantry. See the eats that'll help your next headache.

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Cause: Artificial Sweeteners

This sugar substitute is made up of amino acids. Our bodies process the amino acids found in aspartame differently than they would those found in foods like steak. The ones in sweeteners attack your cells, crossing the blood-brain barrier, which could possibly damage brain cells.
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