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adjective un·sat·u·rat·ed \ ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd \

Definition of unsaturated

:not saturated: such as

a :capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something

an unsaturated solution

b :able to form products by chemical addition; especially :containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

unsaturated fats

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The kink in the chain has been failure to consider what people are replacing saturated fat with – often refined carbohydrates or unsaturated fat.

— kerri link heckert, ms, rd, Philly.com, "Clearing up the confusion on dietary fats," 26 June 2017
Both unsaturated fat and fiber have been found to help lower cholesterol.

— meredith cohn, baltimoresun.com, "Heart healthy diet as effective as statins, American Heart Association says," 23 June 2017
As part of a healthy diet, choosing unsaturated fats over saturated fats will reduce your CVD risk.

— yvette d'entremont, SELF, "Please Stop Freaking Out About Coconut Oil," 21 June 2017
The findings also support current recommendations to choose unsaturated fats from vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and omega-3-rich fish like salmon.

— darlene zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Enjoy cheese in moderation for heart health," 17 June 2017
Instead, use unsaturated vegetable oils, like olive oil and sunflower oil.

— megan friedman, Marie Claire, "Coconut Oil Isn't the Diet Miracle You Think It Is," 16 June 2017
The notion that saturated fat leads to heart disease, and that unsaturated fat prevents it, should not be up for debate.

— amanda macmillan, Health.com, "Coconut Oil Is Just as Bad as Butter and Beef Fat, Heart Docs Say," 16 June 2017
There’s no limit on unsaturated fats, but keep in mind that foods high in fat tend to be high in calories, so keep that calorie limit in mind when choosing foods that are high in healthy fats.

— dr. manny alvarez, Fox News, "Could this be the next great weight loss secret?," 23 May 2017
Their diet is heavy on carbs: 72 percent of their daily calories derive from unprocessed starches, 14 percent from saturated and unsaturated fats and 14 percent from protein.

— gretchen reynolds, New York Times, "Heart Healthy in the Amazon," 6 Apr. 2017

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adjective un·sat·u·rat·ed \ -ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd \

medical Definition of unsaturated

:not saturated: as

a :capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something

an unsaturated solution

b :able to form products by chemical addition; especially :containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

unsaturated fats

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