Food with low fat

Convx996
Convx996 Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello,
I am a 20 year old male and was diagnosed with corroted arteries. My doctor forbids me to eat alot of fat. But i am having trouble eating only vegetables and fruits. So i am trying to find recipes that taste relatively good but don't have fats in them. Can anyone help out?

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Ask your doctor to clarify " a lot of fat". Because a diet completely devoid of fat and just consisting of fruit and veg, would be dangerous in addition to non-tasty.
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    Next time you visit, ask him if he wants you away from all fats, or just saturated fats.

    The brain needs fat to survive. You need to feed your body good fats such as fats from avocados, almonds, salmon. Many vitamins cannot be absorbed without fat such as D, E, A and K.
    To find low fat recipes just google "low fat recipes". Super easy to find.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Beans, lentils, lean meats, fish/seafood.

    And keep in mind that low fat does not mean no fat. Cook with a bit of olive oil. Snack on a few nuts. Add avocado to your meals. Eat oily fish like tuna or salmon. These contain unsaturated fats that can help unclog your arteries. The type of fat you choose is important.
  • Spiderpug
    Spiderpug Posts: 159 Member
    Everyone has carotid arteries, they are major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.
    Has your doctor diagnosed a condition (in which case I would hope he/she offered a dietian) or just advised a change of diet/lifestyle as a precaution?
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    All legumes, most fish, chicken breast (skinless & well trimmed), bison meat (limit it, as there is fat, just a lot less than most beef)
  • Wendyanneroberts
    Wendyanneroberts Posts: 270 Member
    Get guidance from your Dr's. Before finding and using MFP, I was advised to eat low fat due to a heart condition and high cholesterol. My problem then went the other way, without tracking/monitoring actual fat intake, my "low fat" diet become one of almost no fat. Despite my food diary being checked by a nurse, this fact was overlooked, until it was drastically affecting my health in other "bad" ways. Low fat is important, if advised by Doctor, but make sure it is still at a healthy level.
  • timtam163
    timtam163 Posts: 500 Member
    Fruits! Veggies! Lean meat! Beans! Low fat dairy! Grains! Oatmeal! Potatoes! Pasta with tomato sauce! So many options!!! :):)

    As others pointed out, get more specific than "low fat". Start by tracking accurately. And keep in mind that many "superfoods"currently trending are high in fat, so be mindful of that. You also don't have to eat everything low-fat; just watch portions, which means tracking and weighing things accurately.

    One of my biggest tips is invest in a nonstick pan of some kind, which will allow you to cook with much less oil. Like, much much less. Oh and measure out your oils, it's the easiest macro to overdo. Just look at my food diary, I'm over on fats almost every day (working on it...)

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