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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Almonds contain monounsaturated fat, which can help your body burn fat and fight hunger.23
A study published in 2019 examined the relationship between almonds and appetite control.
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Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
That includes prioritizing monounsaturated fats, which are found in plant foods like nuts, avocados, and vegetable oils.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Using a high-quality, super flavorful olive oil like this Rubirosa one can add richness and flavor (plus monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels) but regular old vegetable oil works fine too.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
That includes prioritizing monounsaturated fats, which are found in plant foods like nuts, avocados, and vegetable oils.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Using a high-quality, super flavorful olive oil like this Rubirosa one can add richness and flavor (plus monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels) but regular old vegetable oil works fine too.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 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
Medical Definition
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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