triggerfood
nounUK /ˈtrɪɡ.ə.fuːd/
US /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ.fuːd/
A trigger food is a food that makes you want to eat a lot more of it.
For my brother, chips are a trigger food, so he tries not to keep them in the house.
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2. A food that causes an allergic reaction or a bad physical symptom in some people.
Peanuts are a trigger food for her allergy, so she always checks the labels.
3. A food that sets off a migraine or headache in certain people.
Aged cheese is a common trigger food for his migraines.
4. A food that starts a flare-up of a digestive problem like IBS.
Fried food is a trigger food for her stomach pain.