Monounsaturated fat

Monounsaturated fat is a type of dietary fat. It is one of the healthy fats, along with Polyunsaturated fat.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but start to harden when chilled. Foods that are high in monounsaturated fats include plant-based liquid oils such as: Olive oil, Peanut oil, and Canola oil. Other sources include avocados, peanuts, nuts and seeds.

Health Benefits[edit | edit source]

Monounsaturated 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. Oils rich in monounsaturated fats also contribute vitamin E to the diet, an antioxidant vitamin most Americans need more of.

Dietary Sources[edit | edit source]

Monounsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in:

Olive oil
Peanut oil
Canola oil
Avocados
Most nuts, especially almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, and pecans
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds

See Also[edit | edit source]

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