Foods to avoid

Foods to avoid with AFib

these are common AFib triggers. Everyone is different pay attention to what affects you.

HIGH SODIUM / PROCESSED FOODS

- Fast food burgers

- French fries

- Frozen dinners

- Instant noodles

- Canned soups (regular)

- Processed deli meats (ham, salami)

- Bacon

- Sausages

- Hot dogs

- Chips and packaged snacks

SUGAR & JUNK FOOD

- Soda

- Energy drinks

- Candy

- Chocolate bars (high sugar)

- Donuts

- Cakes

- Pastries

- Ice cream (large amounts)

- Sweetened cereals

- Syrups (high fructose corn syrup)

CAFFEINE (CAN TRIGGER SOME PEOPLE)

- Strong coffee

- Espresso shots

- Energy shots

- Pre-workout drinks

- Highly caffeinated teas

- Cola drinks

ALCOHOL (COMMON MAJOR TRIGGER)

- Beer

- Wine

- Liquor (vodka, whiskey, etc.)

- Cocktails

HEAVY / GREASY FOODS

- Pizza (greasy, high sodium)

- Fried chicken

- Deep fried foods

- Onion rings

- Nachos

- Cream-heavy pasta

- Fast food breakfast sandwiches

REFINED CARBS

- White bread

- White pasta

- White rice (large portions)

- Bagels

- Muffins

HIDDEN TRIGGERS / ADDITIVES

- MSG-heavy foods (some takeout)

- Artificial sweeteners (for some people)

- Highly processed sauces (soy sauce, etc.)

- Packaged seasoning mixes

- Sugary sports drinks

NIGHTTIME TRIGGERS

- Large heavy meals before bed

- Spicy foods late at night

- Big portions of red meat late

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

These are common triggers, but not all will affect you the same way.

Pay attention to how you feel after eating  that’s how you learn your personal triggers.