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Step 1
Limit your daily intake of fat to less than 30 percent of your total calorie consumption. In a 2,000 calorie diet, for example, 600 calories should come from fat. Your daily intake of fat should be less than 66.6 grams.
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Step 2
Include six to eleven servings of whole grains in your diet every day. These can be whole wheat breads or pastas, brown rice or old fashioned oatmeal.
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Step 3
Add two or three servings of dairy products to your daily menus. Try fat free yogurt, skim milk or low fat cheese.
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Step 4
Include two to four servings of fruit in your eating plan every day. A small banana, apple, pear or 1/4 cup of dried fruit makes one serving.
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Step 5
Shop for three to five servings of vegetables to eat every day in your low fat diet plan. One cup of raw or 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables makes one serving.
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Step 6
Make sure you include two or three servings of lean protein in every day's menus. You can choose between three ounces of turkey, fish, low-fat beef, one egg or an ounce of low-fat cheese for each serving.
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Step 1
Order a salad with low fat dressing or visit the salad bar. Choosing items from the salad bar will allow you to customize your dinner to suit your low fat diet.
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Step 2
Watch for items that are labeled "heart-healthy" on the menu. These will most likely be suitable for your low fat diet.
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Step 3
Opt for baked, broiled, steamed or roasted entrées. These will generally have less fat than fried dishes.
