
Sometimes, healthy swaps can completely satisfy your sweet tooth, especially when it's due to hunger. Other times, the craving is so strong that you just need to indulge. Often called a "cheat" or "cheat meal," these indulgences don't have to be a negative thing. We chatted with founder and president of Nutritious Life Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, and national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Torey Jones Armul, MS, RDN, CSSD, to see how to indulge responsibly. So go ahead, eat the cheeseburger every once in a while and don't beat yourself up about it—here's how splurging can be good for you.