Low fat diet

The theory about a low fat diet
All fats are very high in calories and therefore low fat plans aim to drastically reduce the amount of fat individuals eat. Foods such as butter, oil, margarine, mayonnaise, crisps, chips, chocolate and cheese are limited. All of these foods are replaced with lower-fat versions where possible, and if that is not possible they are severely restricted.

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Overall verdict on a low fat diet
A low fat diet is a very good start towards eating healthily and losing weight.  Balance must be kept in mind though, as many foods that are low in fat are either high in salt (savoury foods) or high in sugar (sweet/dessert foods). All food contains calories and this must be remembered even when eating low- fat foods.

Pros of a low fat diet

• Cutting back on fat can help reduce the number of calories you eat and therefore help weight loss.
• Consumption of fruit and vegetables is encouraged as both are low in fat.

Cons of a low fat diet

• High-sugar foods may be eaten to excess on a low fat diet as sweets are low in fat and this can be detrimental to the health of the teeth.
• Be aware that it is important to read labels on foods, just because a food is low in fat does not necessarily mean that it is low in calories.