Dietitian: ‘Cheat day’ could cause more issues down the road
By WNYT
October 12, 2024 - 1:11 AM
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Ditch the cheat day mindset
Have a mindset in which people should eat healthy foods 80 percent of the time and 20 percent eat what they enjoy.
For some people, having a “cheat day” while dieting can mess with their mood.
They may feel guilty or ashamed like they’ve done something wrong.
A registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic suggested it’s time to ditch the all-or nothing mindset. Instead of having a cheat day once in a while, consider following the 80/20 rule. That’s when you eat nutrient-dense foods 80% of the time and then whatever else you enjoy the other 20%.