Mono unsaturated fat

Mono Unsaturated Fat is a type of dietary fat. It is one of the healthy fats, along with polyunsaturated fat. Mono unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but start to harden when chilled.

Sources of Mono Unsaturated Fat

Mono unsaturated fats are found in various foods including olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, and sesame oil. They are also present in avocados, peanuts, and certain tree nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans.

Health Benefits

Mono unsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells.

Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that 25-35% of your daily calories should come from fats, and the majority of these fats should be mono or polyunsaturated fats.

See Also

• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• Omega-3 fatty acid
• Omega-6 fatty acid