Beware of the Binge
Successful dieters often reward themselves with an occasional "pig-out." For some, though, that kind of reward can kill within hours, according to one study.
The research shows that the risk of a heart attack for some middle-aged people may increase dramatically just six to seven hours after a single high-fat meal.
Blame Factor VII, a clot-forming protein in blood that normally does its work on damaged tissue. Sudden high-fat intake causes Factor VII to shift into overdrive. Those with a history of high-fat diets are most at risk from the clots because their coronary arteries may already be narrowed.
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