monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmä-nō-ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
compare polyunsaturated
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However, refined oils like canola are still high in monounsaturated fats—though not as high as EVOO—that buoy heart health.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association now consider monounsaturated fat—the kind abundant in most nuts—to be a healthy choice in moderation.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
However, olives contain many heart-healthy fats, including monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which may help reduce blood pressure and keep your heart ticking.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Cholesterol The monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds may help keep your cholesterol levels in check.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association now consider monounsaturated fat—the kind abundant in most nuts—to be a healthy choice in moderation.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
However, olives contain many heart-healthy fats, including monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which may help reduce blood pressure and keep your heart ticking.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Cholesterol The monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds may help keep your cholesterol levels in check.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-ed
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: having one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
Canola and olive oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.
see also monounsaturated fat compare polyunsaturated
monounsaturate
noun
… the monounsaturates reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, but do not lower high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
—Scott M. Grundy, The Journal of Nutrition
Scott M. Grundy, The Journal of Nutrition
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