Alli works to disable lipase, which is an enzyme in your liver. Lipase breaks fat down into smaller components so your body can use it for energy--or store it. Because the fat you have eaten remains undigested after you take Alli, it leaves your body through bowel movements. Doctors recommend you eat no more than 15 g of fat per day when you take Alli. If you eat more than this, you may develop side effects such as diarrhea, gas with oily spotting and the urgent need for a bowel movement, according to MayoClinic.com.
Limited Amounts of Fat
Divide your daily intake of fat as evenly as you can through the day. You should combine healthy amounts of fat with other nutrients so you lose weight as intended while you take Alli, recommends Medline Plus. Start using healthier monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and cooking sprays. Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat and canola oil is a polyunsaturated fat--both are good choices you can switch to as you decrease your intake of saturated fats.
Lean Protein
Plan your menus to include lean protein. Concentrate on eating poultry from which you've removed the skin, and eat only two to three ounces, which is the size of a deck of cards, according to Medline Plus. Include 2 to 3 oz. of lean protein and divide your intake throughout the day. Other good sources of lean protein include fish and lean cuts of red meat. When you prepare red meat, cut off all visible fat. Roast the meat so the fat drips away and cut off any remaining visible fat before you eat it. If you choose to enjoy a hamburger, opt for lean ground beef or ground turkey. Meat products such as hot dogs or bratwurst may cause you to experience gas and oily spotting or diarrhea. For this reason, you should avoid these meats as much as possible, recommends Good Housekeeping.
Carbohydrates and Whole-Grain Foods
Round out your diet to include healthy carbohydrates such as whole-grain foods and fruits and vegetables. Divide your carbohydrate intake throughout the day. Eat healthier complex carbohydrates and make sure the proportion of these foods is higher than your fat intake. Examples of healthy, complex carbohydrates include fruits like berries, melon, salads with lean meat and whole-grain breads, and pastas, according to Good Housekeeping.
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