Anti-Migraine Magnesium Seed Butter

Name: Anti-Migraine Magnesium Seed Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Functional Medicine
Ingredients: 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds; 1 tbsp MCT oil or coconut oil; ½ tsp vanilla powder (not extract); 1 tsp raw honey (if tolerated); Pinch Himalayan salt

Magnesium deficiency is found in over 50% of migraine patients. Pumpkin seeds are the richest food source of magnesium, while sunflower seeds provide tryptophan as a serotonin precursor. This replaces high-histamine nut butters entirely.

🫙 Snack⏱ 5 min🔥 10 min👤 Serves 8✓ Very Safe

Migraine PreventionNervous System SupportMast Cell Stabilizing

Ingredients

◆1 cup raw pumpkin seeds

◆¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

◆1 tbsp MCT oil or coconut oil

◆½ tsp vanilla powder (not extract)

◆1 tsp raw honey (if tolerated)

◆Pinch Himalayan salt

Method

1Toast seeds lightly at 150°C/300°F for 8 min — do not brown.

2Cool completely before blending — important for histamine control.

3Blend seeds in a high-speed blender until a paste forms.

4Add MCT oil gradually, vanilla, honey and salt.

5Blend until smooth and creamy. Store in glass jar, refrigerate up to 5 days.

Clinical Note

Better Kitchen is a functional nutrition companion, not a replacement for medical care. MCAS and HAT are highly individual — always introduce new foods slowly and track reactions with your allergist or immunologist.