How to Use low-fat in a Sentence

low-fat

adjective
  • Part one small peach with 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese.
    Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Some foods like low-fat dairy products can even lower your risk of gout.
    Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Opt for full-fat, but low-fat can also be used if needed.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Try to snack on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and low-fat or non-fat dairy.
    Laura Dorwart, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.
    Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • In the 1990s, healthy, clean eating would be low-fat diets, Gaudiani said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Our recipe for Lentil Masala Samosas is vegetarian, low-fat and full of warm spices.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • Among the low-fat and plain varieties of the dairy aisle, many products are basically desserts.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Whisk in 4 cups whole or low-fat milk, until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Opt for healthier versions of your favorite foods, such as low-fat cheese or whole-grain pasta.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024
  • Babies need fat in their diets, so choose whole-milk yogurt over low-fat or fat-free varieties.
    Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Lean meats, low-fat cheese, and plenty of vegetables make good sandwich choices.
    Barbie Cervoni Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Verywell Health, 4 May 2023
  • Red Mango serves all-natural and nonfat or low-fat frozen yogurt, as well as acai bowls and smoothies.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
  • Fat-free and low-fat condiments often add extra sugar or salt to compensate for taste.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
  • With almost 20 grams in a seven-ounce serving, low-fat Greek yogurt has more protein than the regular kind.
    Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The idea that whole milk can be as good for health as skim or low-fat milk may sound counterintuitive, said Mozaffarian.
    Phil Galewitz, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
  • Heeney says mineral-rich foods include a variety of fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products.
    Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
  • For most cooks, keeping cans of low-fat coconut milk around is the easiest way to tap into the best of coconut’s flavor and creaminess for both sweet and savory recipes.
    Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Also, choose unsweetened dairy products, like plain low-fat yogurt.
    Anthea Levi, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • It can also be found in some alcoholic beverages and low-fat products.
    Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 1 July 2024
  • Within each type of diet — keto, vegan, low-fat, etc. — some people will lose weight, and others will gain.
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024

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