How to Use low-fat in a Sentence

low-fat

adjective
  • Choose skim or low-fat dairy products.
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
  • Whisk in ⅓ cup whole or low-fat milk and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Some foods like low-fat dairy products can even lower your risk of gout.
    — Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Choose fresh fruit or low-fat frozen yogurt in place of sugary desserts.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • For a quick low-fat lunch, mix peach slices with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese.
    — Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The diet is rich in whole grains, lean protein, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025
  • This type of cottage cheese is considered a low-fat food.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • The only thing missing from low-fat or skim milk is the fat itself.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Use fresh or frozen fruit, and add low-fat milk for calcium and protein.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Look for lean deli meats such as turkey breast, chicken breast, roast beef, and low-fat ham.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Look for lean deli meats such as turkey breast, chicken breast, roast beef, and low-fat ham.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
  • That’s why breakfast is low-fat yogurt and fruit with granola added in.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Choose low-fat, low-sodium options such as turkey breast and roast beef.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 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
  • Pair them with low-fat or plant-based milk and berries for a boost of antioxidants.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Whole milk, low-fat or non-fat milk can be used, resulting in a light texture.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Try to snack on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and low-fat or non-fat dairy.
    — Laura Dorwart, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Opt for low-fat shredded cheese in a whole wheat tortilla for a boost of protein and fiber.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Here's how one large egg stacks up against 1/2 cup of low-fat 2% cottage cheese.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2026
  • 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
  • Pairing them with a small amount of low-fat cheese adds protein and calcium.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The low-fat chocolate chip cookie was made with oatmeal and a light honey glaze.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Eating low-fat dairy foods like cottage cheese may benefit heart health.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
  • This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.
    — Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • Choose low-fat and low-sodium cheese and eat in moderation.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • The ice cream bars have vanilla low-fat ice cream with a strawberry core and a crunchy cake coating.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The researchers found no such effect with low-fat cheeses or other low-fat dairy products.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.
    — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 1 Sep. 2025

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