Finding Balance: The Role Of Cheat Meals In Weight Loss – Cheat eating can lead to negative psychological effects and hinder progress toward weight loss goals. In this article, we discuss two science-based alternatives that scratch the same itch without the negative consequences.
If you’re reading this article, you have access to the Internet and you’re at least somewhat interested in nutrition. Based on those two criteria alone, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of “cheat meals” or “cheat days” in the context of dieting. My belief in this claim is fueled by a 2017 study by Pila and colleagues …