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Low fat diet prevents the gallbladder from squeezing after a fatty meal. This reduces pain from gallstones.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Is a type of:

Diet

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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

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How effective is the low fat diet proposed by Dean Ornish? Is there evidence to suggest it's as effective as he claims?

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Are there any cheeses that will not compromise a low-fat diet?

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How fast can I lose 50 lbs. With moderate exercise and eating a low fat diet?

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Other than a healthy low fat diet and tablets, what can control high cholestrol levels?

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Wanted to know where can I find a list of foods for a low carb, low fat diet?

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Is it true you need to follow a low fat diet after having their gallbladder removed?

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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?

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I drink lots of h2o and grn tea and have a low fat diet. I am not taking any vit. Suppls. There are conflicting opinions on supps. Should I take any?

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What to if I am switching from a low carb diet to a low fat diet diet. Do you think i will gain weight?

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