Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for nutritional insufficiency?
A: A nutritionist/registered dietitian can be consulted to treat nutritional insufficiency.
Q: What can you eat on anultra-low-fat diet?
A: Plant-based foods like rice, wheat, millets, pulses and legumes, vegetables, fruits, low-fat or fat-free dairy products can be included. Even foods that are high in fats but contain more good fats like avocado, almonds, walnuts, seeds, and olive oil are limited. Foods that are high in fat like full-fat milk, ghee, deep-fried foods should be avoided.
Q: Is a very low-fat diet healthy?
A: There are both health benefits and side effects reported with a very low-fat diet. Having a balanced meal will always be helpful to grab most health benefits.
Q: What foods can be included in a low-fat breakfast?
A: A low-fat breakfast can be a whole grain toast, pancakes with low-fat/fat-free yogurt, fresh salads, vegetable soups, or fruit smoothies.
Q: Which is better, a low carb or low-fat diet?
A: Depends on an individual’s health condition and their health goal. Severe restriction of fats and carbohydrates may have negative effects on the body. Moderate restrictions for specific health conditions can be beneficial.
