Since a keto diet demands you to stop eating carbs, there will be times you will feel an urge to give up. You will be frequently tempted to cheat and escape the restrictions this special diet has imposed on what you can or can’t eat. 

However, do you know what could be the impact of eating carbs or foods containing unhealthy fats on the results you expect to derive through a keto diet? If you do not want to compromise on the results of a keto diet and also want to let your taste buds have a field day, read on to know the best ways to insert a cheat day in your keto lifestyle. 

Try a cyclical diet

If you cannot control your craving for sugars, try a cyclical keto diet that involves eating keto-friendly foods for 5 to 6 days a week followed by one cheat day when you can eat the high-carb foods. 

This strategy will keep your taste buds happy and help you to stick to the diet for longer. 

When you know you have a cheat day planned ahead, you will be motivated to follow the keto diet strictly on the ‘honest’ keto days of the week. 

Cheat wisely 

On the cheat day, choose foods that are worth the cheat. Eat something that you really enjoy and can satisfy your cravings.  This will reduce the chances of binging on the other days of the week.

You can also make efforts to find the keto-friendly versions of the foods you love to eat so that your body stays into ketosis even on the cheat days. Some examples of such foods include avocado smoothies or desserts, dark chocolates, and fresh fruit juices. 

It is fine to have a cheat day while on a keto diet provided you do not drift apart from your fitness goals and stick to the no-carb policy on other days.