What should one eat when one is on a low fat diet?
Low-Fat Foods Unfortunately, just because something is low in fat doesn’t meant that it is low in calories. So while you want to avoid high-fat foods, you also want to avoid foods that are high in sugar and calories. For example, most of the foods that rank at the top of the list for being low in fat in the United States Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference include candy, soda, and fruit drinks. Healthy low-fat foods, in addition to those that are labeled low fat or fat free, include: * Lettuce * Carrots * Tomatoes * Strawberries * Spinach * Egg whites * Baked potatoes * Grapes * Angel food cake* * Oatmeal cookies* * Breakfast cereals (most brands) * Watermelon * Air-popped popcorn (without added butter)* * Light tuna fish (canned in water) * Grean peas * Wheat bread * Pancakes * Beans * Rice * Pretzels* * Vegetable soup * Chicken soup with rice * Milk – 1% reduced fat and skim milk In addition to the fruits and vegetables listed above, keep in mi
