well there seem to be fairly instant physiological effects in terms of blood lipid levels and potential inflammation in the arteries after we eat a super high saturated fat meal so i would try to direct someone to “cheat” responsibly. in other words even when we are “cheating ” we can make better choices. like a guy is having his favorite steak and potato meal from a restaurant. try to choose a leaner cut of steak (filet mignon top sirloin or london broil for example) and try to keep the amount of steak eaten within 6 ounces or so (take the rest of the 12- or 16-ounce steak home for sandwiches the next day). he might be more satisfied with this smaller portion of steak if he has enjoyed a broth- or tomato-based cup of soup and/or a nice green salad with a vinaigrette dressing – before he gets to the steak. .
if i have heart disease or high blood pressure is it okay to splurge on my diet one night?