monounsaturated fats
Good cholesterol-raising oils
Monounsaturated fats are dietary fats whose molecules contain one double bond in their carbon chain.
Found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts, they're generally considered heart-healthy and remain liquid at room temperature but solidify when chilled.
She switched to olive oil for its monounsaturated fats.
- canola oilPressed seed cooking fat
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- heart healthySupporting cardiovascular wellness
- LDL cholesterolHarmful blood fat transporter
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Fully hydrogenated fatty acids
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