The Truth About Chocolate and Migraine: Real Trigger or Prodrome Symptom?

Does chocolate actually cause your migraine—or is your craving just the first warning sign of an attack? 🍫

In this episode of the Migraine Heroes Podcast, we untangle the bittersweet mystery of chocolate and migraines. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, this episode dives deep into the Western science and Eastern wisdom around one of the most debated foods in the migraine world.

You’ll learn:

• Why chocolate shows up on so many migraine trigger lists—and what studies really say about its effects
• How to tell whether chocolate is a true trigger or simply part of your prodrome (the early warning phase of a migraine)
• What Traditional Chinese Medicine says about cacao’s energetic properties—and how dark chocolate might actually support your nervous system
• Specific guidelines on who might benefit from small doses of cacao, and who should steer clear

We also explore how cravings are more than just desires—they may be your body’s cry for balance, grounding, and comfort. And not all chocolate is created equal: we’ll break down the difference between milk chocolate, 70% dark, and ceremonial-grade cacao—and how each interacts with your migraine terrain.

🌿 Whether you're trying to decode your chocolate cravings or wondering if it’s safe to indulge, this episode is packed with both clarity and compassion. Because your brain deserves the full picture—not just a food fear list.

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For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.

We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.