Low fat foods to eat whilst taking Orlistat

Orlistat is most effective when used with a nutrient-rich and calorie-controlled diet. Each meal must contain 1-15 grams of fat, and fat should account for no more than 30% of the daily calorie intake. For example, if your daily calorie allowance is 1500, then fat should equate to no more than 450 calories, or if it’s 1200, then fat should be no more than 360 calories.

Here's a simple list of foods to fill up on and focus your meals around, and also some that you should try to avoid due to their high fat content.

Lower fat foods to choose more often:

• Porridge
• Boiled/poached eggs
• Low-fat/plain fat-free yoghurts
• White fish such as cod or plaice / Chicken with skin removed
• Meat alternatives like soya, tofu, Quorn
• Potatoes, pasta, rice or noodles
• Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk, low-fat soya, coconut, rice or oat milk
• Cottage Cheese or low-fat cheese spreads
• Fruit, vegetables, salads
• Beans, lentils and pulses
• Non-cream soup e.g. tomato or carrot & coriander

Higher fat foods to choose less often:

• All fried foods
• Fatty meat such as sausages, pasties, pork belly, pork pies
• Oily fish e.g. tuna and fish in batter or breadcrumbs
• Whole milk
• Full-fat cheese
• Chips
• Avocado, olives and nuts
• Pastries, cakes, biscuits
• Salad cream, mayonnaise and full-fat salad dressings
• Cream soups and sauces
• Margarine and butter

If you keep mixing up your diet and enjoying good, healthy low-fat food, you’ll be sure to get the most out of your Orlistat prescription.

However, if you have any questions, or need some advice on getting your desired results, then you can contact our clinical support team.