Arrhythmias: Foods That Affect Heart Rate Certain types of foods
tend to aggravate certain Reference arrhythmias Opens New
Window. Your doctor might recommend that you avoid specific
foods that can trigger your arrhythmia. To keep your heart as
healthy as possible, try to eat Reference heart-healthy foods.
Avoiding foods and beverages known to aggravate arrhythmias
Eating certain foods and drinking certain beverages may provoke
your arrhythmia. Be aware of which substances have an effect on
your arrhythmia and how to avoid them. In general, small amounts
of any food will not trigger an arrhythmia. But in larger
quantities, some foods can aggravate your heart and cause your
arrhythmia to occur or get worse. Be aware of the foods listed
below, as they may trigger your arrhythmia. It is a good idea to
talk with your doctor about your diet. You may want to
specifically talk about the items in the table below. How it
aggravates your arrhythmia ||Alcohol can trigger arrhythmias in
some people.| ||Caffeine is a stim