8 - N0 Fat to Low Fat Foods
N0 to Low Fat Foods:
1. Leafy Greens
Leafy greens contain virtually no fat and are loaded with beneficial minerals and vitamins, including calcium, potassium, folate and vitamins A and K. (Kale, Spinach, Collards).
2. Fruits
Fruits are an excellent option if you’re looking for a sweet, low-fat snack. Almost all fruits are low in fat and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
3. Beans and Legumes
Legumes — also known as pulses — are a class of vegetable that includes beans, peas and lentils.
4. Sweet Potatoes
The sweet potato is a hearty, low-fat root vegetable. One medium sweet potato contains only 1.4 grams of fat. Besides being low in fat, sweet potatoes provide vitamins A, C and several B vitamins. They’re also rich in minerals, such as potassium and manganese.
5. Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables are a robust source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, other minerals, as well as vitamins C, E and K (Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli).
6. Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a delicious, fat-free food with many health benefits. Interestingly, they don’t fall into any of the traditional food groups — they’re neither a fruit nor vegetable, grain or animal product but a fungi used widely as food and medicine for centuries.
7. Ancient Grains
Ancient grains are loosely defined as grains that have gone mostly unaltered for the past several hundred years, unlike more modern grains, such as wheat and corn. Ancient grains are (Spelt, Bulgur, Quinoa).
8. White, Lean Fish
White, lean fish includes haddock, cod, perch and pollock.These types of fish are low in fat, contain very few calories and are an excellent source of high-quality protein.
