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In biochemistry and nutrition, a monounsaturated fat is a fat that contains a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), a subclass of fatty acid characterized by having a double bond in the fatty acid chain with all of the remaining carbon atoms being single-bonded. By contrast, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have more than one double bond.
An unsaturated fat is a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain. A fatty acid chain is monounsaturated if it contains one double bond, and polyunsaturated if it contains more than one double bond.
Monounsaturated fats are found in animal flesh such as red meat, whole milk products, nuts, and high fat fruits such as olives and avocados. Olive oil is about 75% monounsaturated fat. [119] The high oleic variety sunflower oil contains at least 70% monounsaturated fat. [120] Canola oil and cashews are both about 58% monounsaturated fat. [121]
Healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are associated with reduced risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even better gut health.They can also help with weight ...
“Peanuts are a good source of healthy, monounsaturated fats that may help reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol levels which can help lower the risk for heart disease,” explains Menning. Protein
Choosing nutrient-dense, fiber-rich vegetables, healthy fats, and well-sourced proteins like legumes, lean meats, and fish, can help create a strong foundation for our cells to function at their ...
Oleic acid has 18 carbons, is found in most animal fats and olive oil, and is a cis-9-monounsaturated fatty acid. C 17 H 33 CO 2 H, IUPAC organization name (Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid, numerical representation 18:1 (9), n-9, molecular weight 282.46, melting point 13.4 °C, specific gravity 0.891. CAS Registry Number 112-80-1.
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fat in the human diet (~90% of all monounsaturated fats). [59] Monounsaturated fat consumption has been associated with decreased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and possibly with increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. [60]