Benefits of a cheat day?

Cheat days can offer several benefits when incorporated into a diet plan. Here are the key points discussed by Andrew Huberman and Tim Ferriss:

1. Psychological Relief: Cheat days provide a psychological "release valve" which helps to maintain a diet regimen by allowing indulgence in favorite foods once a week. This can prevent feelings of deprivation and reduce the likelihood of diet failure 1.

2. Enforced Moderation: Knowing that a cheat day is coming can help you stay on track during the rest of the week. It reduces the urge to cheat on other days because there's an allocated time for indulgence 1.

3. Physiological Benefits: Andrew Huberman mentioned personal benefits such as improved energy and stable blood sugar when combining a low glycemic diet with regular cheat days followed by fasting. This combination helped him feel good and maintain high energy levels for working and training 2.

4. Management of Cravings: Having a designated cheat day can help manage cravings better throughout the week. Being able to look forward to a cheat day might make it easier to avoid unhealthy foods on other days 1.

Cheat days, while enjoyable and potentially beneficial for diet adherence and psychological relief, should be approached with caution to prevent overindulgence that could hinder overall dietary goals.