Affect of Food on Heart Rate?
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The heart itself has an internal clock of when it contracts.  However, it is influnced by the autonomic nervous system, in that the sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate, and the parasympathetic system DECREASES heart rate.  Under normal conditions, the parasympathetic system is in more control of heart rate.  When you eat, parasympathetic control is EVEN GREATER.\n\nSo eating slows down your HR.
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Yeah, increases heart rate, pulse, blood pressure. Not a reason to start, though.
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mco168 - phishecg6 and snoozer29's answers are accurate, but Alba.Roswell's is not.  The amount of energy it takes to chew hard foods is negligible so there is no appreciable increase in heart rate from eating stale bread, gum, raw carrots, or jaw breakers unless you are doing so while walking on a treadmill.
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It raises your heart rate, try to limit your intake to 1 or 2 cups a day.  Your doctor should tell you to stop it completely if you have certain types of heart problems.
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Some people get hypotension after eating, particularly a large meal.  I'm guessing this is because blood is diverted to the GI tract and the brain suffers a temporary reduction in oxygen.  Try eating smaller meals and perhaps resting afterward.
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No. It doesn't.Overall energy intake, minus overall energy usage determines whether you get fat. It is actually much wiser to leave some time between eating and exercising, as the body diverts a lot of blood to the stomach during digestion. Exercising at that time can cause cramps--but even if it doesn't, it does "tax" the body to be both digesting (a decent-sized meal) and exercising to any significant degree.Nausea is the most common result :S, with no proven benefit. Digestion is most efficient when you are relaxed--including the digestion of a whole range of nutrients that keep your metabolism firing.So relax and enjoy the meal, and some quiet time! It won't hurt:)
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the calorie count on the machine may not be accurate.....if your heart rate is higher, you are likely burning more calories\n\nalso, you may have built up some muscle, which takes a little time......if this is the case, you should be burning more calories all day and night, and this will definitely speed up weight loss......\n\nalso, since you have less weight to lose, any loss will be a lot more obvious.....you may just lose a couple of pounds, and notice a big change, where before you wouldn't have noticed any just from losing that amount.........
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As a personal trainer I have seen this and heard this from 99% of my clients one time or another while im training them. I tell them all the same thing, Ok you messed up, its one day, there is nothing you can do about blowing your diet for today, you start fresh tomorrow. As long as you are not messing up everyday this isnt a major set back here. Dont beat yourself up over this.\nRule of thumb for me is 80% of the time I eat good, and i allow myself 20% of the time to not be perfect. So 5 days good and 2 days not so perfect. Remember no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes.\nGood cardio however would be Running, Biking, Walking (at a good pace) or anything that gets your heart rate up  just remember your limits and dont try anything that your body isnt used to. If your not used to heavy cardio know your limits.
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Your blood pressure, pulse and weight sound o.k., but I think you should go and see your doctor just to make sure.\n\nHave you had any blood sugar problems previously?  What is your hemoglobin levels like now?  Did you feel any better after you ate?
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after eating the blood supply to the intestines (splancnic blood supply) is increased.  in conjunction to this the autonomic nerve supply concerned with digestion (sympathetic) is geared up.  the result of this is a slight drop in blood pressure,  and basically the body gears up for digesting the food, so an increased tendancy to relax and rest to alow the body to most efficiently deal with the meal
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yes, both\n\nNicotine affects the entire body. Nicotine acts directly on the heart to change heart rate and blood pressure. It also acts on the nerves that control respiration to change breathing patterns. In high concentrations, nicotine is deadly, in fact one drop of purified nicotine on the tongue will kill a person. It's so lethal that it has been used as a pesticide for centuries.\n\naffeine\n\nAHA Recommendation\n\nCaffeine has many metabolic effects. For example,\n\n    * It stimulates the central nervous system.\n    * It releases free fatty acids from adipose (fatty) tissue.\n    * It affects the kidneys, increasing urination, which can lead to dehydration.\n\nCaffeine is in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and some nuts. Whether high caffeine intake increases the risk of coronary heart disease is still under study.\n\nMany studies have been done to see if there's a direct link between caffeine, coffee drinking and coronary heart disease. The results are conflicting. This may be due to the way the studies were done and confounding dietary factors. However, moderate coffee drinking (1-2 cups per day) doesn't seem to be harmful.\n\nCaffeine-habituated individuals can experience "caffeine withdrawal" 12 to 24 hours after the last dose of caffeine. It resolves within 24-48 hours. The most prominent symptom is headache. They can also feel anxiety, fatigue, drowsiness and depression.\nRelated AHA publications:\n\n    * An Eating Plan for Healthy Americans... American Heart Association Diet\n    * Easy Food Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating (also in Spanish)
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cut back the portion size of what you eat...stick to fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsalted nuts.  Stay away from salt, saturated fats, sugars and alcohol.  Drink the recommended amount of water (the more you drink, the less fluid your body actually retains) and excercise at least 30 mins a day, 3 days a week, sustaining your heartrate above 130 bpm
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Yes there are a number of things a vitamin therapy of 10000 mg of vitamin A, 3000 mg of vitamin C time released, 5000 mg of sub-lingual B 12, 2000 mg of Omega 3, 1500 mg of no flush niacin and 6 tablets of cal-mag by Schiff brand. At least the first five if you can't do anything else. Here's a list of other foods. There is a better way!\n\nFood does affect your mood, and what you eat -- and when -- can impact depression. Sugar and caffeine give you a quick lift -- but can leave you feeling down when their effects wear off. This meal plan reduces sugar and caffeine intake because feelings of depression often improve when their consumption is minimized. Complex carbs act as tranquilizers by increasing your amount of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that calms, in your brain. This meal plan contains lots of fruits and whole-wheat foods to increase your complex carb intake. Turkey contains tryptophan which has a calming affect on the brain. Chamomile, peppermint or goyah tea, for your morning and evening mojo has a calming effect on the brain. Chronic dehydration -- however slight -- can cause feelings of anxiety. That's why this diet includes plenty of water, often with some lemon or lime added to liven it up. Golden raisins are high in vitamin B6 and can be added to an meal or eaten as a snack.\n \nEven marginal vitamin deficiencies that don't result in clinical symptoms can negatively affect your mood. This diet, when paired with a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement, will help ensure adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals (especially the B vitamins and folic acid. Steady blood sugar levels help keep you on an even keel. This meal plan includes complex carbohydrates in every meal and encourages eating small meals spaced evenly throughout the day to help normalize blood sugar levels. ie, vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, and calcium).\n \nBREAKFAST\n\noption one\ncalcium-fortified orange juice\nfiber therapy\nsoy protein fortified with calcium and vitamin D\nvitamin therapy\n\n\noption two\n1/2 cup egg scramble\nslice of whole-wheat toast\npeach slices                                                                                                                                                                                               fiber therapy  \nherbal tea\nvitamin therapy\n\n\nLUNCH\noption one\nspinach and tuna salad\nherbal tea\n\n\noption two\nsmoked salmon on whole-wheat bagel with tomato and red onion\nsliced pear                                                                                                               herbal tea\n\n\noption three\nblack bean, lentil or vegetable soup\nmixed green salad\nherbal tea\n\n \n\nDINNER\noption one\nchicken or turkey salad\nspinach salad (high in folic acid)\nwalnuts and dates\nwater\n\n\noption two\nsalmon or tuna\nasparagus\nanother vegetable from the list\nherbal tea or water\n\n\noption three\nvegetable or lentil soup\nsliced tomatoes\nherbal tea or water\n\n\nSNACKS (in between meals)\nChoose two or three each day:\nwhole-grain crackers with almond butter\nhandful of fresh nuts and dried fruit\nsoy protein smoothie\nsmall fruit\napple slices and fat-free cheese\n\n\nHealthy Dos and Don'ts \n\nHere are a few eating tips to keep in mind when you're dealing with depression. \n\nDo:\nTake a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement see vitamin therapy. \nGet regular, vigorous exercise daily The endorphins produced make you feel relaxed, plus exercises reduces muscle tension and blood pressure \nTake a multivitamin supplement that includes B and sublingual B12. Even undetectable malnutrition can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression\n* Drink plenty of water or other fluids like herb tea\n\nDon't:\nConsume caffeine\nDrink alcohol\nLoad up on simple sugars and simple carbohydrates
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Which activity is the best exercise for increasing heart rate?  Scootering, walking, running, skating?  \n\nWhich material is best for protecting something fragile? Take potato chips and wrap them different ways - bubble wrap, packing peanuts, etc.  Mail them to yourself.  Which ones are intact?  Take pictures before, during wrapping, and after you receive them.\n\nAlso, check www.dicovery.com.  It's the discovery channel web site and they have a lot of ideas.  \n\nThe show Mythbusters can also give you some ideas, but be careful, some of them should only be done by professionals.  You might be able to take one of their ideas and modify it, though.\n\nGood luck!
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My opinion: Yes.  That's the best answer for this.  Find a cardiologist or have your primary doctor find one for you.  Either way, get one ASAP.  You need to find out WHY it's so high, because 155 is too high.\n\nWebMD says: "A normal heart rate for a healthy adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Heart rates of more than 100 beats per minute (tachycardia) can be caused by:\n\nExercise or stress. This fast heart rate usually returns to normal range (60 to 100 beats per minute) with rest and relaxation.\nIllnesses that cause fever. When the cause of the fever goes away, the heart rate usually returns to normal.\nDehydration. When the dehydration is treated, the heart rate usually returns to normal.\nMedication side effects, especially asthma medications.\nHeavy smoking, alcohol, or too much caffeine or other stimulants, such as diet pills. Stopping the use of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, or other stimulants may help your heart rate return to normal. \nCocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.\nBabies and children younger than 2 years old have higher heart rates because their body metabolism is faster. Heart rates decrease as children grow, and usually by the teen years the heart rate is in the same range as an adult's.\n\nA new fast heart rate may be caused by a more serious health problem. Heart disease or other medical conditions may sometimes cause a fast heart rate. A fast heart rate may cause palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of fast heartbeat. It causes the heart's upper chambers to beat irregularly, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and to the rest of the body. Atrial fibrillation increases your chance of having a stroke or a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).\n\nIf you have heart disease, heart failure, or have had a heart attack, it is especially important to understand how serious a fast heart rate can be. This is especially true if it occurs with shortness of breath when you are resting or after mild exertion. Call your health professional if you have a sudden change in your usual heart rate or rhythm."
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It really depends on what it is that you do eat.  Cetain grains and vegetable combinations carry everything you need to survive.  If you are eating these then you will be an extreamly healty person with no risk of heart disease.
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Eating foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol gradually furs up the coronary arteries, eventually leading to narrowing or even blockages.  It's the inability of oxygenated blood to get to the myocardium (heart muscle) that causes angina and also heart attacks.  Also, having a diet high in sugar and fat leads to obesity which is in itself a risk factor for heart disease.  The heart has to work so much harder to cope with the extra weight around it!