Heavy meals can increase heart attack risk by 4x: Study
Turns out, loading up on super heavy, fatty meals can nearly quadruple your risk of a heart attack within just two hours—especially if you already have heart issues.
Not exactly the best news for big eaters.
What actually happens after a heavy meal?
After eating a large meal, your body sends more blood to help with digestion, which bumps up your heart rate and blood pressure.
This can cause blood vessels to constrict and make blood thicker for a while, raising the chance of clots—bad news for anyone with high cholesterol or existing heart problems.
Who should be extra careful?
People with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease are most at risk from these post-meal spikes.
Even if you're healthy now, experts say it's smart to go easy on huge meals and stick to lighter options—especially during festivals or parties—to keep your heart happy in the long run.