Palpitations will often worsen with the consumption of foods and drugs that stimulate the heart.
Avoid common stimulants and substances such as:
Caffeine is a very common stimulant that is present in a variety of beverages. Avoiding
caffeine is important for most people with
cardiac arrhythmias.
Caffeine Content in Beverages| Beverage | Caffeine Content |
| 8 ounce cup (240 cc) of brewed (drip) coffee | 65 TO 120 mg |
| 8 ounce cup (240 cc) of instant coffee | 60 to 85 mg |
| 8 ounce cup (240 cc) of decaf coffee | 2 to 4 mg |
| 1 ounce (30 cc) of expresso | 30 to 50 mg |
| 8 ounce (240 cc), brewed US tea | 25 to 110 |
| 8 ounce (240 cc), brewed imported tea | 24 to 31 mg |
| Instant iced tea | 9 to 50 mg |
| Caffeinated 8 ounce (240 cc) soft drink | 20 to 40 mg |
| Cocoa, 8 ounce cup (240 cc) | 3 to 32 mg |
| Chocolate milk, 8 ounce cup (240 cc) | 2 to 7 mg |
