monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmä-nō-ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
compare polyunsaturated
Examples of monounsaturated in a Sentence
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That includes prioritizing monounsaturated fats, which are found in plant foods like nuts, avocados, and vegetable oils.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Using a high-quality, super flavorful olive oil like this Rubirosa one can add richness and flavor (plus monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels) but regular old vegetable oil works fine too.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Substitute Nuts for Red or Processed Meats All nuts contain monounsaturated fats that can have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Anne Harding, Health, 9 Feb. 2024
Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat made of oleic acid, phytosterols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and polyphenols.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, and nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2023
Almonds are low in carbohydrates and high in magnesium and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which are thought to promote blood sugar control (Viguiliouk, 2014).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Sep. 2023
Pistachio butter is rich in healthy fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
—Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 16 July 2023
Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Using a high-quality, super flavorful olive oil like this Rubirosa one can add richness and flavor (plus monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels) but regular old vegetable oil works fine too.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Substitute Nuts for Red or Processed Meats All nuts contain monounsaturated fats that can have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Anne Harding, Health, 9 Feb. 2024
Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat made of oleic acid, phytosterols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and polyphenols.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, and nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2023
Almonds are low in carbohydrates and high in magnesium and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which are thought to promote blood sugar control (Viguiliouk, 2014).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Sep. 2023
Pistachio butter is rich in healthy fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
—Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 16 July 2023
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-ed
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
Medical Definition
monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
canola and olive oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids
compare polyunsaturated
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