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Please provide some do's and don'ts on eating a low fat diet.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Make sure to eat good fats, like avocados, rock coconut, coconut oil, and nuts.

Answered 3/24/2017

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Ignore: Fruits and vegetables – eating fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease and strokes.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Do read package labels. Try new foods, create a food plan especially when eating out. Enjoy yourself.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Ignore: Low fat food tend to have more sugar or other additives. Stick to foods that are naturally low fat.

Answered 5/18/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Low fat can be bad. No feeling of satiety and you will eat more. Eat good fat not low fat.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Ignore: Read labels/ingredients and avoid fried food and excessive dairy.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't eat a high carb diet while on a low fat diet. Your body will convert the extra carbs into fat.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Felix Toro answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ignore: Do eat unsaturated fats like olive oil, mixed nuts and fish oils, do not eat the transfats of frying.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: Do eat appropriate portions of carbohydrate, proteins , vegetables and fruits.

Answered 5/29/2015

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Dr. Naveed Naeem answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ignore: Do Increase your protein intake in the form of protein shakes, chicken, turkey, and fish.

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check: Check out sugar content as well (sometimes companies compensate for low fat with more sugar).

Answered 1/25/2015

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Avoid these: Cream, cheese, milk, butter, fried foods all are high in fat. Avoid foods that have them.

Answered 6/3/2015

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Dr. Jason Boardman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ignore: Avoid fast foods, fried food and most desserts. Eat healthy snacks and more fruits and vegetables.

Answered 10/27/2015

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Please suggest what foods should I avoid for a low fat diet?

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