Foods to Avoid on a Fat-Free Diet

There are so many healthy choices available to anyone interested in a low fat or no fat diet, but what about the foods you should avoid?  Generally, processed “wet” foods are bad ideas, such as canned meals, TV dinners and other packaged, prepared foods.

Beans
While beans are an excellent food and one that you can eat every day, beans with added ingredients can be full of fats and unhealthy additives.  Making your own beans from bagged dry beans is the best way to be sure all you are eating is healthy, nutrient-rich beans.Meats
All meat has fat, so if you are going strictly fat-free, you will need to stay away from meats.  If you find yourself in need of a protein boost, try rabbit meat.  It has the lowest amount of fat of all meats and is surprisingly delicious too.

Oils
Anything that contains oils such as olive, vegetable, palm and coconut will contain high amounts of fat.  Butter, salad dressing, mayonnaise and other condiments usually contain fats.

Vegetables to Avoid
Avocados and olives both contain high amounts of fat and should not be eaten on a fat-free diet.

Dairy Products
Even low-fat alternatives tend to have quite a bit of fat if you are aiming for a fat-free lifestyle.  It is better to avoid yogurts, cream cheese, cheeses, egg yolks and whole milk.

While this list may seem to rule out a lot of options, there are still many ways to get a healthy diet full of a variety of foods while maintaining your fat-free diet.  Stay tuned next week for fat-free foods you can eat.