--- title: "Diet Instructions: Low Fat Diet Plan - Gastroenterology Associates" description: Diet information and preparatory instructions by Gastroenterology Associates. image: https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_OGImage1.jpg --- English | [Español](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/es/diet-instructions/low-fat-diet-plan) [![Logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/GA-Logo_BlueWhite2b.png)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/) [![Logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/GA-Logo_BlueBlack2b.png)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/) ![Low Fat Diet Plan](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_TitleHero.jpg?width=1920&height=445&name=LICDH_TitleHero.jpg) # Low Fat Diet Plan The Principles of the Low Fat Diet are as Follows: - Foods should be used in the amounts specified and only as tolerated. - Prepare all foods without the addition of butter or other fats. - Trim all visible fat from meat before eating. - Include at least 4 or more servings of breads and cereals and 4 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day. - Choose a good source of Vitamin A every other day. They include dark green and yellow fruits and vegetables. - Carnation Instant Breakfast prepared with nonfat milk adds protein, vitamins, minerals, and needed calories to diet low in fat.   | Basic Meal Plan | Sample Menu | Calories | | --- | --- | --- | | **Breakfast** |   |   | | Fruit | 1 small banana | 119 | | Breads & Cereal | 1 cup bran flakes | 106 | | Sweets (optional) | 1 tsp. sugar | 15 | | Eggs | 1 med. Poached egg | 72 | | Breads & Cereal | 2 slices whole wheat toast | 133 | | Fats | 1 tsp margarine | 34 | | Sweets | 2 tsp. jelly | 33 | | Milk Beverage | 1 cup Carnation Instant w/ nonfat Milk | 80 | | **Mid Morning** |   |   | | Milk Beverage | 1 cup Carnation Instant w/ nonfat Milk | 80 | |   |   |   | | **Noon** |   |   | | Soup | 1 cup vegetable soup, prepared w/ water | 78 | | Breads & Cereal | 4 saltine crackers | 48 | | Vegetables | 3 celery sticks | 7 | | Meats | 3 oz. roasted turkey white meat | 150 | | Breads & Cereal | 2 slices white bread | 124 | | Fats | 1 tsp mayonnaise | 33 | | Fruits | 1 medium apple | 87 | | Milk Beverage | 1 cup Carnation Instant w/ nonfat Milk | 80 | | Beverage | Coffee or tea without cream | 2 | | **Dinner** |   |   | | Salad | 1 cup fresh spinach | 14 | |   | ½ medium tomato | 11 | |   | 1 tbsp diet salad dressing | 15 | | Meats | 3 oz. broiled halibut w/ lemon | 160 | | Starchy Vegetable | ½ cup steamed rice | 112 | | Vegetable | ½ cup green bean | 17 | | Fats | 1 tsp margarine | 34 | | Breads & Cereal | 1 hard roll | 78 | | Fruits | 1 cup sweet rhubarb | 190 | | Beverage | Coffee or tea without cream | 2 | | **Bedtime** |   |   | | Milk Beverage | 1 cup Carnation Instant w/ nonfat Milk | 80 |     [![Back to Procedure Instructions](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4196955/f95ca1f2-92e4-4e99-b948-fbf9066f9b78.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4196955/f95ca1f2-92e4-4e99-b948-fbf9066f9b78) **GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES** 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite B, Mitchel Field, Uniondale, NY 11553 ** Phone: 516.248.3737 ** Fax: 866.540-1163 **LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH** 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite C, Mitchel Field, Uniondale, NY 11553 ** Phone: 516.794.1868 ** Fax: 516.794.1627 [ Gastroenterology Associates on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gastroenterology-Associates/285209374890717)[ Gastroenterology Associates on Twitter ](http://twitter.com/GIAssociatesNY) ### ABOUT - [Our Doctors](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/our-doctors/) - [Our Philosophy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/our-philosophy/) - [Testimonials](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/testimonials/) - [Blog](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/blog/) ### LICDH - [About LICDH](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/licdh/) - [Procedure Information & Consent Forms](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/licdh/procedure-information) - [Physicians & Staff](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/licdh/physicians) ### CONDITIONS - [Colon Cancer](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/colon-cancer/) - [Heartburn and Acid Reflux](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/gerd/) - [Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/ibd/) - [Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/what-is-ibs) - [Liver, Pancreas, & Gallbladder](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/liver-pancreas-and-gallbladder/) - [Celiac Disease & H.pylori](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/celiac-disease-and-h-pylori/) - [Gluten Sensitivity](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/gluten-sensitivity) ### PROCEDURES - [Capsule Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/capsule-endoscopy/) - [Colonoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/colonoscopy/) - [Upper Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/upper-endoscopy/) [Information for Patients](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/patient-resources/) [![Northwell Health Logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LICDH_NorthwellHealthLogo.png?width=120&height=65&name=LICDH_NorthwellHealthLogo.png)](https://www.northwell.edu/) [![ACG logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/ACG-Logo2.jpg?width=121&height=121&name=ACG-Logo2.jpg)](http://gi.org/) [![AGA logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/AGA-Logo.jpg?width=131&height=131&name=AGA-Logo.jpg)](https://www.gastro.org/) [![ASGA logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/ASGA-Logo.jpg)](http://www.asge.org/)  [![APEX Awards logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_AwardLogo1.jpg?width=125&height=125&name=LICDH_AwardLogo1.jpg) ](http://www.sphanalytics.com/apex-awards/)[![U.S. News Best Ambulatory Surgery CentersHealthHome Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image001.png?width=61&height=69&name=image001.png)](https://health.usnews.com/best-ascs)[![Physicians Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_FooterLogos_PhysiciansEndoscopy.jpg?width=231&height=82&name=LICDH_FooterLogos_PhysiciansEndoscopy.jpg)](http://www.endocenters.com/) Gastroenterology Associates (GA) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and gallbladder diseases. 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