What is a low fat diet?

 What is a low fat diet?

At Verywell, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a healthy lifestyle. Successful diet plans must be individualized and take into account the whole person. Before starting a new diet, check with your doctor or dietitian, especially if you have an underlying health condition.

What is a low fat diet?

A low-fat diet is a diet that significantly limits the amount of dietary fat consumed, regardless of the type of fat. Those who follow the diet may seek weight loss, weight maintenance, or other results, such as improved heart health.

Foods included in a low-fat diet can be either low-fat or naturally fat-free, such as fruits and vegetables. The diet may also include processed foods made with less fat than traditional foods, such as low-fat crackers or low-fat ice cream.

7 day diet plan.

You don't have to stick to a set schedule or meal times with a low-fat diet. If you want to eat three meals a day, you can continue to do so. Snacks are allowed as long as you choose low-fat options that meet your daily fat intake goals. It's not a comprehensive meal plan, and if you stick to the plan, you can find plenty of other meals for yourself.

Day 1:

 Oats with red fruits, black coffee, six almonds. a leafy green salad with sliced ​​vegetables (red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes) topped with grilled cod, drizzled with lemon and 1 teaspoon olive oil; Boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled with fresh herbs, a teaspoon of vegetable oil, baked potatoes topped with parsley, and steamed green beans; Low-fat yogurt with apple slices

Day 2:

 scrambled whole egg with two egg whites with steamed spinach and whole wheat toast with jam; vegetable soup with salty broth, garden salad with light vinaigrette; Grilled skinless turkey breast, brown rice, grilled asparagus and mushroom skewers dipped in olive oil; Low-fat cheese with fruits

Day 3:

 Egg whites (two egg whites on a toasted English muffin with a slice of low-fat mozzarella), berries. grilled chicken salad (grilled chicken breast with celery, herbs and low-fat sauce) on low-fat tortillas with leafy greens and apple juice; grilled steak, mushrooms, roasted peppers and onions, pilaf rice; Hummus with carrots, celery, tomato and grapes

Day 4:

 Whole grains, skim milk, black coffee, grapefruit; turkey sandwich with mustard, lettuce, tomato and spring salad with low-fat dressing; spaghetti with marinara sauce, chicken breast, salad with low-fat dressing, steamed broccoli; A cup of fat-free chocolate pudding, raspberry

Day 5:

 scrambled egg whites, whole wheat toast, turkey bacon, orange, black coffee; canned tuna mixed with mustard and skim yogurt on a bed of mixed greens, whole wheat bread, and apple juice; skinless turkey breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and steamed green beans; A bowl of natural yogurt and apple

Day 6:

 Fat-free Greek yogurt, honey, raisins, low-fat granola, and black coffee. whole wheat roll with chicken breast, mustard, cucumber, red pepper, chickpeas, and grapes; Low-fat ground turkey and spicy white beans, low-fat cornbread, salad with low-fat dressing; plain popcorn

Day 7:

  Low-fat muffins, blueberry yogurt, orange juice, black coffee; soup of lentils, carrots, chickpeas and whole wheat bread; Lemon cod, sauteed spinach, and mushrooms with a sprinkle of Parmesan and brown rice; Roasted grapefruit with non-fat vanilla yogurt

What can you eat

There is no set way to follow a low-fat diet. Many popular and commercial diets are low-fat diets, but they use different methods to reduce fat intake. For example, some diets use fat-free meal replacements or low-fat frozen meals.

Others encourage cooking and preparing lean foods such as butter or cooking oils. Low-fat diets can be healthy, but some reduce or eliminate foods that provide nutrients.