Your Toughest Diet Dilemmas Solved

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Can I Cheat?
Wheat vs. Whole Wheat
Can I Eat at Night?
When Will I See It on the Scale?
What's the Deal with Sugar Substitutes?
Help! I'm Still Starving After a Salad!
What Happens to My Body Fat When I Drop Pounds?
How Can I Boost My Metabolism?
Low Carb vs. Low Fat
Should I Eat Before Hitting the Gym?
How Important Are Supplements?
Food Additives and Hyperactivity
Do I Need to Go Organic?

When it comes to healthy eating, we all have a lot of questions. Here, the real, honest answers to the dieting questions you ask most.

By Donna Fennessy

Can I Cheat?

Is it a good idea to have a "cheat day" when dieting?

If you're not the go-hog-wild type, relaxing the rules once a week may help you stay the course, says Kathy McManus, RD, director of the department of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Being super-strict can set you up for overeating in the future.

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