Please share an interesting fact about low fat diet.

LOW: Low fat "swank diet" worked well for ms patients prior to advent of medications.

Try: Try plain low fat greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Reduces calories, increases protein, plus probiotics!

They: They lower lipids less than low carb. Easier to go low cal, but that's it!

Total: Total calorie count. You can gain weight on a low fat diet that is high in calories and sugar.

Foods: Foods without or low fat are good for you. They still may be very high in calories. Read labels!

Think: Think before you eat. Watch fast food meals. Just because it says "low fat" doesn't mean it is.

It: It is a myth that low-fat diets are necessarily better for your health.

Avoid: Avoid useless starches and sugars. Fiber and vegetables are key. Your meat and fish should be lean!

Low: Low fat diet leads to a lower risk of stroke and heart attacks. May also help your memory.

Myth:: Myth: low fat diets beat low carb in improving cholesterol profiles. Fact: low carb trumps low fat!

To: To improve cholesterol, cut saturated (meat/dairy) fats. Replace with unsaturated (vegetable) fats.

A: A low fat diet doesn't entitle you to eating more! calories are calories, the more intake= more weight gain.

Fat: Fat is not as much as a problem as are calories. Watch total calories rather than fat.

Use: Use applesauce, avocado, yogurt, banana and prunes instead of oil or butter in recipes to reduce fat.

Apple: Apple sauce or flax seed can be used as substitutes for eggs, oil, or butter in baked goods.

Was: Was this based on evidence it was healthy? No, only a theory; one which is slowly being debunked.

Why: Why does one have to powerfully limit portions on this diet? To avoid storing additional body fat.

Low: Low fat does not always mean healthy. A low fat diet can be high in sugar and other refined carbs.

High: High protein, low net carbs nutrition bars make great meal replacements. Drink plenty of water.

Low: Low fat does not mean low taste. However, it does mean portion control, little frying or mayo!

Animal: Animal studies showed:high-fat diets may diminish reward from food, spark overeating, lead to obesity.

Animal: Animal studies showed:high-fat diets may diminish reward from food, spark overeating, lead to obesity.

Low: Low fat diet needs to be joined with a low sugar diet to be healthier.

Less: Less sugar, more spice, makes everything nice.

That: It's a myth that low fat diets will reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Low: Low fat diets do not reduce heart disease risk nor improve heart health at all

Limiting: Limiting the consumption of carbohydrates may help in reducing body fat. Eat protein & healthy fats.

Carrot: Carrot sticks, celery, and apple slices make a healthy substitute for potato chips.

French: French fries can be basted with olive oil and baked instead of deep fried.

You: You can spray olive oil to coat your frying pan instead of butter.

It's: It's better to eliminate than to substitute. But the healthiest oil is extra virgin olive oil.

Not: Not as hard as you think! skim milk, no butter, less cheese, nothing fried...That's 50% less fat!

Low: Myth: "low fat diets should contain no fat". Fact: your body need small amounts of healthy fats.

Use: Use apple butter instead of butter, even in cooking!

The: The fat under chicken skin is just as bad for your heart as the fat associated with red meat.

Low: Low fat diets are healthy as long as balanced nutritionally.

Low: Low-fat diets can be high calorie diets due to more sugar in low-fat foods.

Foods: Foods with lots of spices make a meal interesting. Add a bit of coconut oil for cooking when needed.

That: Myth: being on a low fat diet is good for health. Fact: lowering excess sugar is better.

Ignore: They tend to have excess sugar to make up for the lowered fat.

Low: Low fat does not mean boring. Nature has supplied us with wonderful seasonings and flavors.

Avoid: Avoid butter, cheese, and fried foods.

Eat: Eat healthier consuming good fats such as olive oil or some nuts, and less simple carbs like sugars.

Many: Many flavorful dishes can include low fat entrees.

Salads: Salads with extra virgin oil dressings are a good low fat diet.

Cook: Cook with olive oil. Saute vegetables or roast them using it with cracked pepper. Enjoy!

You: You can substitute apple sauce for part or all of the oil in a baking recipe such as boxed cake mix.

A: A low fat diet may not be as helpful as a diet low in refined sugars.

Eat: Eat more veggies and fruits that will help you avoid fatty foods.

Cooking: Cooking lean meats consider using stock (not broth) and fruit juices to give umami, pleasing texture.

We: We all need some fat in our diet for normal body function. Too little fat can also be unhealthy.

Ignore: Many watery based soups will fill you up but are very low calorie. Make good snacks.

Ignore: High protein diet with a low glycemic index carbohydrates and moderate fat.

Ignore: A low-fat diet won't necessarily make you lose weight.

Ignore: Enjoy the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats! avoid saturated fats!

Ignore: Low-fat diets are often high in carbs and salt. Be careful.

Ignore: Low fat diets are often high in carbs and calories. Be careful.

Apples: Apples lower cholesterol almost as well as statin medication, no side effects, taste good too.

Ignore: Substitute with legumes and whole grains for some of the fat.

Ignore: It's a common myth is that this is the quickest way to lose weight.

Ignore: The right fats are more important than eating just a low-fat diet.

Ignore: Good "FAT" - all what come from nature - Nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil,seeds, fish.Eat it daily.

Ignore: It tends to make you fat, your body needs healthy fat, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado.