Big Fat Hints for Low-Fat Eating

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Dairy

Choose low-fat milk

Dairy products are an important part of your diet, but they’re often high in fat. To minimise fat intake from dairy foods:

Choose low-fat or skim milk
Choose low-fat cheeses, sour cream and yoghurts. Be aware that even low-fat cheese is often still high in fat
Always opt for low-fat ice cream over regular ice cream, but still have small servings
Don't forget to consider the fat in your drinks. A regular-sized Gloria Jeans cafe latte with full cream milk has nearly 10g of fat!

Soy milk and soy products can be good dairy alternatives as soy is good for your heart, high in protein, and has been said to help in the prevention of cancer. However, you still need to choose low-fat varieties of soy products.

Fast-foods, fried foods

Sidling up to a fast-food counter isn’t exactly the best way to keep fat out of your diet. However, some choices are better than others. Follow these tips when eating fast-food.

Choose medium- or small-sized burgers without add-ons such as bacon and double cheese
Don’t order “fries with that” – have a side of salad instead, with low-fat dressing
Choose grilled or baked chicken breast instead of fried chicken or chicken nuggets
Avoid sausages and pepperoni on pizza, as these are high-fat meats. Choose vegetarian toppings and have a modest quantity of cheese. Eat salad instead of buttery garlic bread with your pizza, and remember to have a small serving – more than two pieces is just an invitation for a big fat diet disaster!
Try making your own low-fat corn chips instead of purchasing from the supermarket. Cut up a corn tortilla, spray it with a non-stick spray and bake at 175°C until crunchy
You can also make your own chips and wedges. Keep the skin on for fibre, choose your thickness and cut up potatoes accordingly. Spray a tray with cooking spray and place your "chips" in the oven at 200°C, or until golden. Partially cooking your potatoes in the microwave before baking will speed up the cooking time