Atrial fibrillation most often caused by eating. What tips can anyone recommend to help me out?
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Back in the day ( January 2010 ) I found food triggered my AF. Long story short, I consulted a Nutritionist (maybe Dietician where you are) and discussed my issues. Acting on her advice the very first things I did were to remove, any food or food ingredients with Gluten, Wheat and Oats in it. EVEN TRACES OF IT ! That was the building block of my new food intake and eventually the AF events subsided. Nowadays, I have managed to return to some food ( but not all) but my AF hits me around once every 4 or 5 uyears. No sweat ! I can even eat junk food nowadays - McDonalds products I need to be weary of, but KFC ( thank you Colonel) is just fine. Still though some of my worst foods even today are Roast Duck and Roast Pork with crackling still on. Yet a Pork steak (without fat ) is fine. So from this you can see it is not necessarily the meat itself but the fat that still adorns the meat. Roast chicken however is fine as is roast Turkey, not that I have it very often - very rarely.
So, for my money - it is not just the food itself you need to be wary of but the obvious ( and not so obvious ) ingredients. Be very aware ! Learn how to read food labels on the product.
Good luck.
I avoid monosodium glutamate (msg). Often found in Chinese food and certain crisps like tortilla chips. Going to bed on a full stomach is something I try not to do.
Triggers for my AF have always been artificial additives to food or drinks. Artificial sweeteners were sure to start it off. I avoid them totally now and only wish I'd known the cause before having any of my three ablations.
Same for me as well as excess sugar. Try and avoid anything with added sugar too as much as possible which for a chocoholic has been very hard but after a few years I’ve got used to it! Artificial sweeteners especially acesulfame K and aspartame are the worst
Jeannie…. Thank you! I learned that MSG is a huge trigger for me. I’m curious if you now regret having the ablations & why?
I just wish I'd truly tried cutting out foods with artificial additives before having any ablations.
I find it is the act of eating and swallowing that triggers my afib as much as the food I eat. In my case I have a very close association between the mechanics of eating ie cardio/gastric nerve activity and afib trigger. The oesophagus is extremely close to the heart. Maybe you have the same issue.
Various foods are a no no for me because they trigger my gastric issues hence the rebound on my heart. Worth considering. Its a horrible frustrating hassle.
I agree Meadfoot. Everything seems connected to me. I burp continuously during an AF episode. Having digestive issues makes life very difficult.
Eating a large meal is the culprit for me and can cause an AF attack. The heart has to work harder to digest a large meal. Also, the diaphragm gets pushed up towards the oesophagus and heart which are in close proximity. Small meals and often helps. Never eat for at least 3 hours before bed and don’t lay on your left side for long because the majority of the stomach is on the left side which adds pressure.
Acidic, fatty and sugary foods are best avoided with digestive problems. I think it is up to the individual to find out which suits and what doesn’t. The key is everything in moderation and listen to your own body.
Hope this helps.
Chris.
Too right sadly. My gastric issues are dreadful currently and of course not to be out done my heart has decided if gastric doesn't want to play ball and behave then neither does it. Beyond fed up. Be well yourself.
Thank you Chris & Meadfoot….. I agree, chewing, and swallowing, must have some affect on having episodes, but recently I had esophagus and Gerd test, which showed fine. However, for the many years I’ve been getting a fib, belching, and burping has been continuous for me also. Even at times I can feel my diaphragm quivering. I am presently looking into the low FOD map diet and gluten-free to see if it helps. The big challenge I have is that I am underweight and eating small meals doesn’t give me enough calories to help increase my weight & I never eat anything 4 hours before I go to bed
I've learned not to eat anything (water is okay) at least 4 hours before bed.
My PAF is certainly related to my gut and Vegas nerve. I have a hiatus hernia which sometimes causes irritation and triggers the af off. As a result I was on a high dose of lansoprazole for many years (as well Flecainide and Bisoprolol). My af episodes still persisted but we're reduced.
Recently I had to stop the lansoprozole for week to have an endoscopy. My af incidence dropped dramatically. After the procedure I was put back on it again and the af incidence increased.
There was certainly a relation to taking the lansoprozole. I spoke with the doctor who changed the lansoprozole to famotidine and the af again reduced.
Ironically the drug I was taking to try and reduce my af was in fact a major contributor.
I have now been able to reduce my dosage of Flecainide as a result. I have also upped my Mg Taurate dose in am and pm.
My af is now better controlled than it has been for many years. We all have triggers for af that we try to avoid, but I wasn't thinking of the drugs I was taking as being a contributor.
Also consider taking Mg Taurate if you're not already, this has also had a very positive effect in reducing palpitations, which for me are also a precursor of an af episode.
Gee, I rambled on, sorry for the long post.
For me the triggers were eating foods I was allergic/intolerant to/of like gluten but mostly food that was hard for me to digest (very lean meat that was hard to chew like steak), salty food like halloumi cheese, or overeating. In combination these things were worse - too much pizza had gluten, salt and bulk. I shifted back to smaller portions and more veggies, less salt. I got allergy tested as well.
For me, at one stage there was a pattern emerging around evening meal times. AF would either kick in when just starting to eat or just after. I have a small glass of water before eating, then eat slower and don't get up straight away when you're done. No big meals either.
I've recently had a change in meds though, which has significantly reduced my AF burden, so evening meals no longer seem to be an issue... for now.
Good for you…. Med is working! I will try drinking the water before meals. Thank you!
If you are using an electrolyte powder you shouldn't have additional supplements of Magnesium, Potassium or Sodium as you are having a large supplement already and it would effect your blood pressure or heart rate.
I feel your pain…and I am the same. My will kick off after lunch..why lunch..?
I’ll eat eggs or chicken,,,green salad ..perhaps some granary bread….
It did start with bacon eggs and black pudding…so could say whatever crap is in bacon…and also did it with turkey bacon again what ever is processed in that. Bacon is a hard chew so perhaps that’s one reason… I don’t have large meals and I sit at a table for lunch whereas breakfast and dinner when I don’t get AF I’m eating off my lap..
I don’t eat a lot of sweet stuff but know for some a sugar spike will set some off.
Alcohol isn’t a problem..generally either.
I eat gluten, wheat…mostly home cooked stuff and normally no problem. It’s the lunch time which is a real mystery and initially when I had 8 episodes in 16 days I was at the pint of not eating lunch !, so it’s a real mystery and a right pain in the nether regions!
Cured/aged or fermented foods like bacon are high histamine. Vinegar, cheese, wine, salami, sourdough etc also come under this category.
What about kefir yoghurt which is supposed to balance the bacteria in your stomach. It is fermented. Is that a no no as well?
It depends how sensitive you are. If you abstain for a week to see if there’s any improvement. Unfortunately probiotics are manufactured using mould as are a lot of supplements such as vitamin c.
I’m wondering, the 8 episodes you had and 16 days, how long did they generally last? Also, have you ever had an ablation? Thank you, Peacockmumma!
A good 8 hrs plus and no never been offered,
Waiting for a 7 day halter before I ‘see’ cardiologist..20 week wait, lol
Have to laugh, I’ll be away when the appt for the halter comes thru.
Never seen the cardiologist..only phone calls .
8 hours plus is miserable! My episodes lately are generally around 2 hours to 6 hours. However I’ve had in the past some 10-12 hours. Yes, now when you make a medical appointment, we need to ask do you mean this year or next year!
Very good question. I saw the dr end of Nov…2024 so hope to get 7 day in 2025 and probably a phone call on 2026 lol
most bacon has sulphites and nitrites, not good
Thanks. I did wonder..guess it also goes for the black pudding.?
Sure I’ve had bacon before and it was ok..different cut…May have been a supermarket bacon compared to butchers ? Less treated. Who knows
you can get bacon and prosciutto with less additives, they usually say nitrite free, but cost about 20% more..
I can live with out it lol
I was given some good advice on here try not to eat heavy meals of an evening make sure you have 2 hours up before going to bed . Lower your carbohydrates intake . I am coeliac so I don’t eat gluten so that helps as well
There are quite a few questions it would be good if you could answer before we could be really helpful.What type of foods do you eat now?
How soon after eating does the AF occur?
What amount of fluids are you drinking each day?
How big are the portions ?
Have you already been diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD , and do you take anything for them?
Have you noticed it happens more often with certain foods , or drinks like coffee?
Eating smaller portions ( 5 small portions instead of three big meals) and drinking water with meals helps.
Cutting out fizzy and diet drinks , foods with artificial sweeteners and only having processed sugar for occasional small treats.
Cut out saturated fats and eat healthy fat options instead.
Eat less salt and you may need to reduce spices in foods.
Eat less fried or processed foods.
Get tested to see if you are wheat , gluten or lactose intolerant, if you aren't you don't need to give up these foods but make different choices and eat smaller amounts of them.
Choose small portions of complex carbohydrates that contain fibre , like , oats , beans and pulses, grains , wholemeal bread, brown rice , wholewheat pasta , potatoes with skins on and only have the white carbs as occasional treats ( white bread, white pasta , white sugar, white rice, potatoes without skins).
You may need to cut out coffee and chocolate if you have caffeine as a trigger but not everyone does.
Eat a good variety of vegetables and some fruit.
If the trigger is related to stomach acid having a portion of live natural yoghurt with a little honey at breakfast , and making a dip with a tablespoon of natural yoghurt and some herbs or tomato ( flavour you like) to have with some veggies or a few crackers before meals can help settle your stomach.
Good questions. AF starts very often While I’m eating or within 10-15 min
I drink 48-60 ounces water daily with electrolyte powder which doctor recommended.
I have small to medium size portions. 3x daily & snack in between. I am underweight so I have to be careful to try to get extra calories.
was recently tested for esophagus and Gerd issues…. Tests turned out fine.
The majority of the time I can eat breakfast without any issues. It’s lunches sometimes and most often dinners. I was tested for Gastro paresis….. I don’t have that. Definitely MSG triggers so I’m very careful where I eat. Red meat can trigger it, which I most often eat poultry. Most other foods, pattern of setting off the AF
Actually, someone just told me about drinking water with meals, so I’ve just started doing that. I never drink coffee, juiced sodas or anything fizzy. Just drink water
I eat fresh fruits and vegetables& nuts, yogurt homemade soups. and I eat high fiber carbs….. oats, millet, brown rice, potatoes with, and without skins &chia seeds. And I cook everything from scratch. As I am reading your response to eat small portions of complex carbs…..I do eat larger amounts of the complex carb to help me gain weight…. .. could this be a problem?
The last paragraph in your response regarding the yogurt and crackers is definitely worth trying.
Blearyeyed….Thank you very much for delving into this challenging issue I have!!!
It may be worth asking your GP to test your Electrolytes. Was it a GP whom suggested the Electrolytes or your Cardiologist and for which health reason?I need extra sodium because I have Dysautonomia but I do need to take care of the amount or it can make my symptoms worse. I also require more food based minerals in my diet to maintain a healthy balance.
It could be that you may have required electrolyte drinks initially but don't require as much if them now, or maybe you need something different , or to try food based options to increase your salt intake.
It's something that needs testing to get the balance right. If the electrolyte level is too high or too low it could still cause a trigger when you eat or exercise.
The amount of complex carbs you eat in one meal may be too large , or if you have difficulty digesting insoluble fibre, like in foods such as seeds, whole nuts or sweetcorn that could add to your discomfort and cause a trigger for you. You may need to consider eating less things like bread.
I was underweight for most of my life , turned out that I had functional B12 and Folate Deficiencies, once I got treated for this and got more B vitamins in my diet it helped my insulin balance and nutrient absorption and I finally put weight on.
I also required more lean and healthy proteins on my diet to increase weight gain rather than more carbs .
Blearyeyed,
Very recently my electrocardiologist, recommended that I take electrolytes because I am having Afib’s so frequently, and the dysautonomia issues have been increasing. But now, as I’m reading your message, I can see, I need to pay closer attention to the amounts of magnesium, potassium and sodium In the other supplements I am taking, along with food intake.
I understand what you’re saying about the insoluble fiber foods… I do often eat nuts which may be irritating my digestive track. And looking at my carb intake more closely at meals. I have been tested for B12 and folate… Both tests were good.
What type of dysautonomia do you have? It’s quite evident that you do well with advocating for your own health … doing research, trial & error etc
I can, see by your feedback that I need to delve further into balancing my food intake, supplements, and electrolyte intake
You have given me GOOD FOOD for thought for which I am very grateful for!!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Follow Posh Spice’s diet. Fish and vegetables. No very spicey or pickled foods. Not much alcohol. Gin and tonic rather than wine. Small meals . Decaffeinated coffee.
Don't overfill your stomach. It can reaction triggers vagus nerve
I'm bizarrely the opposite. When I've had AF attacks and the associated chest discomfort that rides alongside, I find eating settles things down. Just shows how different we all are.😊.
Flecainide has virtually ended my episodes of AF. I have managed to reduce my dose of it too to 50mg in the morning and 100mg at night and was fine for several days when I ran out too. We have small meals (prepared by my husband now as I developed chronic fatigue with the PAF following a virus). No gluten, meat or dairy but a little oily fish sometimes. No alcohol, coffee or ordinary tea- herbal teas and water to drink and lots of fruit and veg though sadly no citrus fruit any more for I have a hiatus hernia now too!
My heart goes out to you…. You have a lot going on! I was on flecainide for four years and it stopped working. Have tried other medications without success. I’ve always been very sensitive to medications
Well, I have made it to 81 and am fortunate to have retained my brain and have the support of a loving husband, son and daughter and friends. How weird that Flecainide ceased to work for you! Could it have just been a dodgy lot from a different manufacturer?
You surely are blessed! I’ve been sensitive my whole life to medications and when flecainide was the only one that worked for a few years, I was very grateful. I did get a new batch & it didn’t make any difference.
I definitely associate eating with AF. Palpitations are the first sign - I also notice as the food transitions through oesophagus down to the stomach that that is a reminder of just how interconnected the stomach intestine and vagus nerve are.
I got some very good advice on here to try the FODMAP diet. It has 100% helped me. First of all I had to gradually (very - you don't want rebound acid, although that does happen to so extent anyway) cut out the omeprazole/NEXIUM Rennies etc but did that alongside easing into the FODMAP diet. I also don't eat after five pm. And the final meal of the day is the smallest.
Once I was on the FODMAP for about three or four weeks I could start experimenting with introducing things. Bear in mind that fatty foods transition much more slowly through the intestines so if you've eaten something very fatty as your last meal the chances are it's going to hang around in your stomach while you try to settle to sleep and at a time when for me I was more likely to get palpitations and afib.
As a basic starter I'd say try cutting down all your meal sizes but most importantly the last meal of the day if you get AFIB in the evenings like I did, and give the FODMAP diet a go for six weeks. You've got nothing to lose! I've gone from having palpitations and afib in the evenings and palpitations in the mornings to symptomless the last couple of months. Having said that, my afib is also triggered by getting a virus as well as very strong link to the vagus nerve/digestion.
If it is vagus mediated, you might want to look at things that calm your central nervous system such as meditation and qi gong acupuncture etc....
For what It's worth, I'm just in the process of weaning myself off bisoprolol because of the terrible insomnia and anxiety, so I think we all have our own battles! Very good luck with your changes xxx
Trying low dose Propranalol may be a good alternative, I think it helps with anxiety. I take 5 mg every 8 hours.
I'm down to a quarter of a 1.25 milligram tablet each day and it's made a huge difference to the anxiety and a small difference to the insomnia. I also find CBD oil three times a day helpful with the anxiety. I've heard miraculous things about propranol for anxiety but I think I'm getting on top of it now xx
Beelights….. a few days ago I got some low FOD MAP books from the library and I can see how I have ease into this. Seems like I can’t do this overnight. I have been checked for Gerd and esophagus issues, but the tests came out fine. Your comment on giving it 6 weeks and to see if there’s a difference then sounds very reasonable. The fatty food comment you made makes a lot less of sense. Will keep it in mind for last meal of day. . When you mentioned about the virus, it is very true that it kicks off the episodes. I had Covid last July and have had at least 60 episodes since then. Prior to Covid I had gone a whole year and a half without an episode!
Yes, my AF is definitely Vagus mediated……Many years ago I had a thoracic sympathectomy operation for hyperhidrosis and severe Raynauds which I’ve been told by doctors that this has messed up my autonomic nervous system, and is part of my atrial fibrillation problem I’ve tried acupuncture which did not help me. I do read & meditate on God’s Word daily which helps me immensely. Thank you for your input!
For me, unquestionably, it's eating in a way that keeps my blood sugar levels steady. I totally avoid high sugar / bad carbs. No inflammatory stuff like seed oils and too much processed stuff. Buffering carbs with healthy fats - e.g. yes have oats / porridge bc it's good for your gut and blood... but I add flaked almonds, ground flaxseed, and make with zero carb almond milk & add berries. Healthy fats are good and this took a lot of getting over terrible food messaging from the last 50 years. Yes I look longingly but only briefly at doughnuts and cake and pizza but I love MUCH better being in strong NSR and being able to have a fully active life! It's a choice. Eating bad and not educating yourself, it's definitely a choice!
Back in the time (pre-2008) when I was experiencing very infrequent AF episodes, the main trigger for me was eating food containing MSG. In fact my very first AF episode (at age 31) occurred about 30 minutes after consuming a meal of "Chinese food" that evidently contained a lot of MSG. I learned how to avoid MSG in all its forms and was able to keep AF away for many years. But eventually my PAF progressed to the point where episodes would occasionally occur without an apparent trigger causing them. Propafenone helped for a good while, as did flecainide for quite a long time. But eventually I required a PVI ablation, and since my cryo-ablation (Aug. 2018) I have been completely AF free. I can even eat foods containing MSG now, although I still half-try to avoid that troublesome flavour enhancer.
Richard
Both my spells of persistent AF came on after eating Quite a bit of UPF - foods with chemical additives. After being back in NSR I noticed that processed meat caused ectopics - so cut out ham, bacon, sausages etc - and aged meat seemed to have the same effect, eg Parma ham. I'm OK with Naked bacon and sausage with no nitrites in. I was already off gluten, sugar and alcohol before getting AF - these are often listed as other potential triggers for AF.
I eat a real food diet now - fresh foods from scratch, with plenty of low carb veg, avoiding anything processed. I've had 3 yrs 8 months in NSR before my second episode, and am now a year back in normal rhythm after a 2nd cardioversion.
Hope you are able to track down any triggers for you.
Eat meals …. small and often can work.
All of the responses below are good: Whether it's eating the wrong things, too large meals or too late before bed, anything that causes gas, bloating and digestive problems can upset a sensitized heart.
How many of us have seen an EP who said: "I am referring you to a GE to figure out how to relieve your gut issues. It may cut down the frequency of your Afib episodes."
I never have...
Gosh - what a lot of reading you've had to do! The following is likely covered already by others but is what I have gleaned from having decades of palpitations, later on, arrhythmias and now AF as well as from experience working in the healthcare industry, as well as from conversations with my doctors and from online reading…
Silly to think this, but I would try to eat standing up and not eat too much just to see if this still brings the AF on. The cause will I think be one of two things, both a combination of heart sensitivity and your individual anatomy.
In some people, the food pipe (i.e. the oesophagus), is tightly pressed against the top of the heart - the right atrium and pulmonary veins, in particular. In this case, the act of swallowing causes muscular contractions in your oesophagus which can cause it to push against the atrium, which can set of a "palpitation", i.e. a premature ectopic beat of a kind called a "PAC" (i.e. a premature atrial contraction, as opposed to a PVC, which is ventricular). In some people whose atriums are already sensitive to arrhythmias (such as ectopic beats and AF), even a single PAC has been shown to trigger AF.
Another possible issue is that posture, sitting at a table, aggravated by food or gas, can distend the abdomen, push that up against the diaphragm, and that into the heart which all-but lies on it. As before, this can be sufficient to cause PACs to happen, and AF to ensue.
Those, to me, are much more likely than the cause being the particular kind of food or drink being consumed, and both have been shown in clinical trials to cause PACs, whereas no trial has, to my knowledge, linked a specific food, in and of itself, to the onset of AF.
There are other possible causes. Eating tends to increase the heart rate, and that, in itself, can in some, set off PACs and AF.
Steve
Steve, I’ve had Afib for 18 years, and I’ve never heard anyone suggest about trying to look at the position of eating…… standing versus sittingIt makes sense with having the PAC’s & how it can ignite the episodes. I’m determined to get a handle on this AF and thanks so much for your suggestion…… will try it out with some small meals to see if it makes a difference.
I don’t find food is always the trigger. If anything it’s more stress and anxiety. Over eating or a heavy meal as well as alcohol or too can be triggers because you are bloated and pressing on the areas that will trigger it. Of course, if there’s any food that bothered you before, it will bother you now.
Large meals before bedtime needs to go... eat dinner as early as you can, at least a few hours before. And try to make lunch your biggest meal, not dinner. Of course, big meals in general are triggers. You want to try to level our blood sugar level generally, so carbs and sugar minimize. There are specific foods that can be triggers... red wine is enemy #1, the preservatives in it are triggers for arrhythmias. MSG is probably the biggest food trigger, COMPLETELY avoid MSG. Also, indigestion, acid reflux, heartburn... things that foods can cause. irritates the vagus nerve, which c an be a trigger for some. Unfortunately, any alcohol tends to cause problems for those with afib, binging in particular, (more than 2-3 drinks), is the worst, and afib responses can even come in the day after, based on the way the body processes alcohol.
Carb-heavy meals which cause a spike in my blood sugar level can trigger AFib for me. I recommend reading “Lies I Taught in Medical School,” for a scientific explanation of the health benefits of a low-carb, ketogenic diet and limiting eating to a 6-8 hour period of your day. I began this practice 9 months ago and have lost 15 pounds. I was only slightly overweight. I went from 185 pounds to 170. I haven’t been at this weight since I was in my early thirties.
I think everyone may have different triggers for AF. My doctor feels that alcohol is the biggest issue. He works for a hospital in a tourist area and on the weekends they have quite a few young people (early 20s) who drink too much alcohol and come to the emergency room with AF. The older we get the less amount of alcohol it may take to trigger AF. I stopped all alcohol three years ago and have been lucky enough not to have an episode. Best of luck!
Being in the senior age range, I had no idea that 20 year olds are getting Afib from drinking! So sad to start that young! I never drink any alcohol… just drinking a rare cup of tea can ignite an episode.
Been fasting 40hrs from Sunday evening to tue 2pm for past 6 years & seems to have cured mine 👍so far
With me, my PAF is almost exclusively triggered by food although I've not been able to pin point any specific food types. Large meals and those eaten late at night are a no no and anything that tends to cause bloating and indigestion are best avoided. The problem I find is that there are times when I can tolerate certain food and other times when the same thing proves indigestible. I've been intrigued to read about the Vagus Nerve and its part in the problem, along with our levels of anxiety etc.
I've had palpitations after eating bigger meals, for quite a few years. No idea I had AF until a fall that broke my wrist and the "shock" put me into permanent palpitations and diagnosed with AF . Now on the usual drugs for it. Apart from tiredness , I seem to handle them OK. Bit I still have occasional chest pain. I don't know why as I've not seen a cardiologist. Only had one phone call appt after waiting 6 months.
I don't actually know how to deal with all this.
Bit lost....
I can totally understand your frustration with all of this! Then to top it all it out takes so long to get a doctor’s appointment. I think of how we used to be able to get into a doctor within a few days to a week….. I guess we didn’t realize how spoiled we were at the time. It’s a whole different time now! Hang in there!
searching for the culprits I found is the road to madness. One day I thought it was something and then another day it would be fine. Significantly reducing intake of red meat appears to have helped, not overloading my stomach .
I eat almost nothing that I haven't made from scratch. I make sauces, hummus, coleslaw etc from the basic ingredients, it means I spend a bit of time in the kitchen which isn't really something I enjoy but I reap the benefits. I eat a lot of vegetables. The only processed food I buy is bread and I rarely eat it. Someone said 'don't buy anything to eat that has more than one ingredient' which is pretty hard to do, but avoiding foods with a lot of additives is a good idea.I don't eat a lot of meat. I tend to have a vegetarian lunch and it's usually something with chicken in the evening but I eat red meat now and again. I have four cups of decaf tea a day and plenty of water for hydration. I have no other caffeine, not even chocolate 😢.
All this is keeping my heart on an even keel 🤞 so I'm happy to make the effort. My poor husband is making the effort with me but he does have a stash of crisps and biscuits, and always has a bar of chocolate in the fridge.
Like you, I cook everything from scratch. I’ve been reading labels to watch for the minimal amount of ingredients in products. I will say dark chocolate has been my downfall. Even a little bit of it can put me out of rhythm….. I definitely need to get more disciplined in this area. I tend to eat more poultry, because beef can be too heavy…. If ever I do have a hamburger it’s usually before noon. I only drink water , but I do put electrolyte powder in it, which the doctor recommended. I average 48 -60 ounces a day. I think that needs to be increased. Sounds like your husband is very supportive which helps a whole lot.
It sounds like you're very similar to me.
My cardiologist told me to cut out chocolate last May and I didn't have any from that day until Christmas when I had a moment of weakness 😕 but I didn't really enjoy it, it was so sweet after going without for so long. That was milk chocolate. So it was easy to walk away again.
My husband is very supportive, he knows how much difference watching what I eat and drink has made and he wants me to be well.And of course he will benefit from the healthy diet too. He's very lucky, he has no health issues and always flies through his annual health check but he realises he should take care of himself now we're older because no one knows what's round the corner.
Hi, Yes this happens to me too, but I get palpitations then Afib. What I'm doing now is eating small meals and chewing my food really good, then I walk around after eating. It has really helped me.
oddly, I had several episodes happen after eating large salads. I also get diverticulitis and just had a bad episode that started after a salad. Crazy. In my case, I’m thinking maybe too much to digest at once…? I also agree with a large meal being an issue. Good luck!
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