How to Use low-fat in a Sentence
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Part one small peach with 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
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The diet is rich in whole grains, lean protein, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025
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Some foods like low-fat dairy products can even lower your risk of gout.
—Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
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For a quick low-fat lunch, mix peach slices with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Opt for full-fat, but low-fat can also be used if needed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
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Full-fat cream cheese is best for the richest texture, but low-fat can be swapped in if needed.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
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Try to snack on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and low-fat or non-fat dairy.
—Laura Dorwart, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
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Protein comes from lean sources like beans, legumes and nuts as well as fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat or fat-free dairy.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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Cottage cheese: Whole milk or low-fat; pick your favorite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Millard-Stafford points to low-fat milk, which offers electrolytes, carbs, and amino acids.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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Top 1 cup plain instant oats made with low-fat milk with a mashed banana, and a dash of cinnamon.
—Elisa Zied, Parents, 5 Aug. 2023
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Because of the lower fat content, low-fat and skim milk tend to freeze a little better than whole milk.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
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Try eating more protein, such as lean meats, fish, seafood, eggs, tofu, beans, and non-fat or low-fat dairy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
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This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.
—Women's Health, 11 July 2023
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In the 1990s, healthy, clean eating would be low-fat diets, Gaudiani said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
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Our recipe for Lentil Masala Samosas is vegetarian, low-fat and full of warm spices.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
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Top low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt or a slice of angel food cake with fresh peaches for healthy dessert.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Top your low-fat curds with sliced fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon—skip the sugar or sweetened jams—for a tasty treat.
—Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
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Among the low-fat and plain varieties of the dairy aisle, many products are basically desserts.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Examples are olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, Epsom salts, and a low-fat diet.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
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The low-protein and low-fat nature of the diet aims to reduce the burden on the digestive system and kidneys.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 12 Oct. 2024
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Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and non- or low-fat dairy to keep your blood sugar in check.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 22 Dec. 2023
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Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and non- or low-fat dairy to keep your blood sugar in check.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and non- or low-fat dairy to keep your blood sugar in check.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
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Keep your protein on the healthy side with low-fat, low-sodium chicken, turkey, shrimp or tofu.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2024
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Vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish, nuts and legumes, and olive oil are all good for your heart.
—Fortune Well, 21 Feb. 2023
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Whisk in 4 cups whole or low-fat milk, until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Patients are urged to eat bland, low-fat foods, like crackers, toast and rice; or foods that contain water, such as soups and gelatin, the company states.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
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Opt for healthier versions of your favorite foods, such as low-fat cheese or whole-grain pasta.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024
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One serving of Greek yogurt has 20 grams of protein, whereas a serving of low-fat yogurt has 9 g of protein.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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