10 surprising FOODS TO AVOID

Here's what to keep away from to stay healthy

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When we talk about foods to sidestep, we don't just mean that bowl of chips or family-sized bar of Dairy Milk. There are other, less obvious, foods that could play havoc with your health if you have certain conditions. So whether you suffer from joint pain or high cholesterol, we reveal the foods you should give a miss.

1 Citrus fruit

If you have... MIGRAINES

Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit contain compounds including octopamine, tyramine and citric acid. These can cause vessels to widen and release histamine, which can trigger migraines if you're prone to them, says dietician Lola Biggs at Together Health*. This inflammation may initiate a migraine attack by triggering the vagus nerve - one of the largest nerves in your body that runs between your brainstem and abdomen.

2 Red meat

If you have... PAINFUL JOINTS

If you suffer from stiff, painful joints, switch roast beef for chicken. Inflammatory chemicals, white blood cells and fluid, released when you have inflammation, can trigger pain and damage joint tissues.

3 Albacore tuna