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
  • The diet is rich in whole grains, lean protein, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Some foods like low-fat dairy products can even lower your risk of gout.
    Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • For a quick low-fat lunch, mix peach slices with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese.
    Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Cottage cheese: Whole milk or low-fat; pick your favorite.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Millard-Stafford points to low-fat milk, which offers electrolytes, carbs, and amino acids.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Sep. 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
  • Top it off with one ounce of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt ( about three grams of protein, 21 calories) and a sprinkling of chives.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.
    Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • The other group ate regular mouse chow (RC), which is low-fat and has a wide range of plant fiber, much like the Mediterranean diet.
    Michael Franco may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Examples are olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, Epsom salts, and a low-fat diet.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • 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, 29 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • That’s why breakfast is low-fat yogurt and fruit with granola added in.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Create a well in the center of mixture and pour in 1¼ cups low-fat or nonfat buttermilk.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Pairing them with a small amount of low-fat cheese adds protein and calcium.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026

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