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.
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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Fast Facts
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Also called
MUFAs
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Fact:
Higher melting point than polyunsaturated fats
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Fact:
Usually liquid at room temperature
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Fact:
Olive Oil is a monounsaturated fat
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American Heart Association
Up to 15% of calories should come from monounsaturated fats
