A fat-free diet is one that excludes all dietary fats. It’s commonly prescribed for those with certain health conditions that inhibit them from digesting or absorbing fats. A fat-free diet may be useful for individuals with Gallbladder disease, Gastroparesis (a delayed emptying of the stomach which can cause bloating, nausea, and vomiting), diarrhea, and nutrient absorption issues.

Most foods have some form of fat in them; however, foods are considered non-fat if they have less than one half of a gram of fat per serving. One of the lowest-fat diets is the Pritikin diet, which allows no more than 10% of daily calories to come from fat.

There are a variety of ways to reduce fat during the cooking process – baked, steamed, boiled, and broiled foods are great alternatives to fried and sautéed items.

Foods to include:

Vegetables
Fruits
Whole grains
Lean meat
Lean poultry
Lean fish
Egg whites
Beans
Non-fat dairy

Foods to avoid:

Fried foods
High-fat meat
High-fat poultry
High-fat fish
Egg yolks
Full-fat dairy
Oils
Avocados
Coconuts
Nuts and seeds
Refined grains
Sugar
Trans fats
Processed foods

Pros:

May alleviate certain health conditions in which individuals can’t process fat
May lead to weight loss
May lead to improved vitality and life span

Cons:

Some may have misconceptions about their condition and actually thrive on fats
May be hard for some to avoid fats
May be difficult to dine out

Sources:

Low Fat Diet www.giccare.com
Non Fat Diet www.livestrong.com