For headache sufferers, some foods can act as boosters.

Fox News received this question from a viewer:

Dear Dr. Manny,

 I've noticed that whenever I eat red grapes I get a headache. Could there be something in them that is causing this to happen?

Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as FOX News Channel's (FNC) Senior Managing Editor for Health News.

Alvarez said grapes are low in calories and rich in vitamin C and fiber. But they also contain a substance called tyramine, a naturally occurring amino acid that forms from the breakdown of protein in food as it ages.

Tyramine can cause your blood pressure to rise, which can trigger headaches in some people.

If you experience this reaction, you may want to avoid other trigger foods, such as:

 • Smoked or cured meats

 • Aged cheeses

 • Citrus fruits

 • Sauerkraut

 • Soy sauce

 • Red wine

 • And certain beers