Question 1

Low fat diet changed stool color, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any change in diet can change color and consistency of stool.

Question 2

I have gallstones and have to eat a low fat diet but how much fat is that? any ideas?

Accepted Answer

The better.  But this is only temporizing measure.  If you have gallstones, change in diet will not resolve them, but cholecystectomy is definitive cure.  With laparoscopy, it is at most an overnight procedure.  You should go for it before complications from gallstones ensue if you are having symptoms.

Question 3

If i run 6 days a week and eat a low-fat diet how long would it take me to drop a stone?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a myth.  Gallstones can take years to soften with medications.  Passing one typically makes one suffer far more, and can create more complications.  They won't go away.

Question 4

I feel tired during the day especially the afternoon.  i get irritable, my poop sometimes has white yellow chunks or floats and is oily.  i eat a low fat diet?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP or gastroenterologist ASAP!

You may need an ultrasound of your abdomen as well as other tests. You may need digestive enzymes.

Question 5

If your on a low fat diet for gallstones is non fat sour cream and non fat mayo ok to eat?

Accepted Answer

The low fat diet is helpful only if fatty foods exacerbate the symptoms. A low fat diet does nothing to prevent problems with gallstones. If you're having trouble with them, See a general surgeon for a consultation to find out if laparoscopic gallbladder removal is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 6

I've started a plant based low fat diet, but it prohibits all fats, even natural fats. are fats needed? is a lack of fats bad for my health?

Accepted Answer

Good fats are critical for health.  Your brain operates on fat, not glucose like the rest of the body.  Naturally occurring vegetarian fats such as nuts, avocados, seeds, olive oil are great and if only eating a vegetarian diet, you will need more. Plant based diets are great if done well which means eating real vegetables, some fruit, lots of nuts and seeds, and minimizing the carbs to 3/day

Question 7

What amount will i lose on a low fat diet?

Accepted Answer

low fat doesn't necessarily mean low calorie. In order to lose weight- your intake in calories must be less than your expenditure- Activity- helps with losing weight- cause it raises your metabolism and burns calories in the process. Consult a dietician to devise a plan if youre interested in a low fat diet.

Question 8

Tell me something about low fat diet i want to reduce fat?

Accepted Answer

Watch foods that claim to be low fat---they are are often high in sugars.

Question 9

For health reasons i have to stick to a low fat diet forever?

Accepted Answer

Low fat diets are unhealthy if the fats are replaced by carbohydrates. However, in the presence of coronary artery disease, diets that limit saturated and trans fats have been found to be beneficial. Nonetheless, don't use simple carbs in their pka e use plant based proteins with some wild fish such as salmon for healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 10

What's a healty low fat diet for a 20 year old?

Accepted Answer

The long term effect of a low fat diet is malnutrition. Used for a short time (4-6 weeks) a low fat diet can be employed for weight loss.

I eat a low fat diet but my stools float

Low fat diet changed stool color, is it normal?

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I have gallstones and have to eat a low fat diet but how much fat is that? any ideas?

If i run 6 days a week and eat a low-fat diet how long would it take me to drop a stone?

I feel tired during the day especially the afternoon. i get irritable, my poop sometimes has white yellow chunks or floats and is oily. i eat a low fat diet?

If your on a low fat diet for gallstones is non fat sour cream and non fat mayo ok to eat?

I've started a plant based low fat diet, but it prohibits all fats, even natural fats. are fats needed? is a lack of fats bad for my health?

What amount will i lose on a low fat diet?

Tell me something about low fat diet i want to reduce fat?

For health reasons i have to stick to a low fat diet forever?

What's a healty low fat diet for a 20 year old?

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