How to Lose Weight Eating Fat Free Foods

Choosing the right foods that are fat-free is an important aspect to weight loss. With the consumption of natural, fat-free foods such as fruits and vegetables, the awareness of nutrition labels and the ability to find alternative choices, you can continue to eat while reducing your weight. However, consuming fat-free foods incorrectly it can hinder your ability to reach your weight-loss potential, according to James Rippe, author of "Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts."

Instructions

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  Choose natural foods that are high in nutrients but are fat-free such as vegetables and fruits. Produce such as apples and oranges are high in fiber, vitamins and nutrients and are low in calories and fats. As a result, high-density nutrient vegetables and fruits can help fight hunger cravings and help you eat less while feeling more satisfied.

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  Replace foods high in fat with fat-free alternatives. If you love eating cookies and other snacks that are typically full of fat, you can make your own fat-free cookies with online recipes using skim milk, egg whites and sugar substitutes. Look for packaged cookies labeled "fat-free." Fatty foods have a direct relation to the number of calories in each serving. By cutting out fat-filled foods completely or eating them in moderation, you can cut down on calories and begin shedding weight.

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  Read nutrition labels. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all packaged foods have a description of the nutritional value and ingredients per serving. Look for fat value of "0 g." or a "fat-free" label. Fat-free on the label means the food contains less than 0.15 grams of fat per serving, according to Rebeccan Walton and Juliette Kellow, authors of "Calorie Carb and Fat Bible 2007."