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Monounsaturated fats are considered a "good fat", because they raise HDL (so-called "good") cholesterol levels without elevating LDL (so-called "bad") cholesterol levels in the blood. They reduce the risk of heart disease. In 1998, a study from the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated monounsaturated fats also reduced the risk of breast cancer.
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Fast Facts
- Also called: MUFAs
- Higher melting point than polyunsaturated fats
- Usually liquid at room temperature
- Olive Oil is a monounsaturated fat
- American Heart Association: Up to 15% of calories should come from monounsaturated fats
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Sources of Monounsaturated Fat
- Olives
- Peanuts
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Olive oil
- Tea seed oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Peanut butter
- Canola oil
- Peanut oil
- Avocados
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New secret weapon against fat It's FAT! Not just n e fat, monounsaturated fat (MUFAs) These "good" fats target ur belly fat & make it vanish
@anchorfitness | November 07, 2009 01:38 AM -
1 TBSP of almond butter contains 2x the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats found in 1 TBSP of peanut butter. Both are heart-smart foods, tho
@andybellatti | November 06, 2009 09:39 PM -
Did you know, olives are concentrated in monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. So eat more olives!
@andreaalee | November 06, 2009 02:19 PM -
Speed up your metabolism with monounsaturated fats. How to Eat to Lose Belly Fat http://bit.ly/Ahtov via @addthis
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RT @SmashFit: Try cooking with olive or canola oil which are monounsaturated fats. They are heart healthy and help you feel full longer
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