Still, if you're trying to limit saturated fat in your diet by enjoying low- and fat-free foods, the trade-off may be worth it if you limit sodium in other areas.

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Fat-free foods don't fit into a nutrient-dense diet unless they're naturally free of fats, like vegetables and fruit.

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You've been "conserving" calories for years -- with diet sodas, low-fat milk and lately with fat-free potato chips.

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This recovery he attributes to meditation (he is, after all, a Californian) and abandoning a diet as junky as his bonds for one almost free of fat and meat.

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As a yogurt maker, I want to emphasize that yogurt can be a great addition to the diet to help meet the recommended three servings of low fat and fat free dairy.

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