monounsaturate
One double bond fat
A monounsaturate is a fat or fatty acid containing one double bond in its molecular chain, as opposed to saturated fats (no double bonds) or polyunsaturates (multiple double bonds).
Olive oil and avocados are rich in monounsaturates.
The term appears most often in nutrition discussions: Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturates may improve cholesterol levels.
Pitted briny fruit
- canolaMild vegetable oil
- safflowerOil-producing thistle-like plant
- sunflowerTall daisy-family plant
- peanutEdible underground legume
sesame · avocado · macadamia · almond · rapeseed · extra-virgin · cold-pressed · vegetable
Creamy tropical pit fruit
- nutsSeeds in shells
- olivesSmall Mediterranean fruits
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
tapenade · tahini · almonds · cashews · pistachios · hazelnuts · spreads
Relating to fat-derived acid
- omega-9Monounsaturated fatty acid
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
- esterAlkoxy-substituted acid derivative
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
dietary · nutrient-dense · HDL · LDL · absorption · metabolism · wellness · beneficial
olive
Pitted briny fruit
peanut · sesame · avocado · macadamia · almond · rapeseed · extra-virgin · cold-pressed · vegetable · cooking
avocado
Creamy tropical pit fruit
pesto · tapenade · tahini · almonds · cashews · pistachios · hazelnuts · spreads
oleic
Relating to fat-derived acid
- omega-9Monounsaturated fatty acid
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
ester · hydrocarbon · molecule · oxidation
heart-healthy
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
antioxidant · dietary · nutrient-dense · HDL · LDL · absorption · metabolism · wellness · beneficial
monounsaturatesaturate
Soak to full capacity
saturated fat · polyunsaturate · polyunsaturated fat · saturated fatty acid · trans fat
- monounsaturated fatFat with one unsaturated bond