How to Use full-fat in a Sentence

full-fat

adjective
  • Opt for low- or full-fat for the best flavor.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Use block-style, full-fat cream cheese in this dip for the best results.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Include full-fat dairy in your diet.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The health benefits tend to change when sugar and full-fat dairy are added.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that full-fat versions tend to have a milder flavor than low-fat versions.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
  • In a pinch, Greek or full-fat yogurt makes an okay substitute.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • So Delicious makes dairy-free ice cream from full-fat coconut milk.
    — Julie Upton, Health, 5 July 2023
  • The new food pyramid emphasizes full-fat dairy, Mokari said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk and full-fat dairy can help steady blood sugar.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Alongside this, Garlick advised against full-fat milk.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Whole milk was satisfying and fulfilling as only full-fat things can be.
    — Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • To keep the cake moist, Bundt cakes often call for full-fat ingredients in the batter.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • One of the concerns about the new pyramid is the emphasis on butter, beef tallow, red meat, and full-fat dairy.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Look for keto smoothie recipes with fat, like full-fat coconut milk, heavy cream, or coconut oil, for example.
    — Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • If yogurt is their favorite, look for a high-protein option like Greek or full-fat, whole-milk yogurt.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Along with full-fat milk, protein has apparently been under attack.
    — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
  • That includes meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, nuts, full-fat dairy and avocados, the guidelines say.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike low-fat and fat-free cottage cheese, the full-fat version is creamier because of its higher fat content.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Sweets, full-fat dairy, fatty meats, and sugary beverages are also kept to a minimum.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Oct. 2023
  • To reduce saturated fat, avoid full-fat dairy and butter when cooking your oatmeal.
    — Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Adding healthy fats, such as chia seeds, walnuts, olive oil, avocado or full-fat yogurt to the equation is helpful.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Visitors can sample Sbrinz, one of Europe’s oldest full-fat cow’s milk cheeses.
    — Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Cottage Cheese One cup of full-fat cottage cheese can provide up to 25 grams of protein.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Freezing any form of cottage cheese will still result in some texture changes, but full-fat cottage cheese will retain its flavor better.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This included an emphasis on full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including both healthy and saturated fats.
    — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean all full-fat dairy products will reduce risk; some, such as milk and yogurt, have a neutral relationship to the disease.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
  • For savory dishes, try mixing a tablespoon of mayo with a tablespoon of full-fat Greek yogurt.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
  • At 12 months of age, it’s recommended that infants switch from formula to full-fat cow’s milk, along with solid foods.
    — Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The guidelines also elevate cheese and other dairy to the top of the pyramid, paving the way for the option of full-fat milk and dairy products in school meals.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
  • In fact, some studies link full-fat dairy to greater satiety and similar or even lower body weight outcomes compared to lower-fat versions.
    — Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026

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