How to Use monounsaturated in a Sentence
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One study found that oleic acid, the main monounsaturated fatty acid of olive oil, is linked to suppressing the growth of breast cancer cells.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2021
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Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Some of the most important elements of the Mediterranean diet are the abundance of healthy monounsaturated and omega-3 fats.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 11 Apr. 2023
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De la Vega could have been on to something, as avocados are now seen as a source of the healthy dietary monounsaturated fat.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 8 Dec. 2017
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Almond milk, on the other hand, is low in calories (about 36 per serving) and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.
—Amanda MacMillan, Time, 30 Jan. 2018
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Studies have shown that few of us eat enough nuts, a great source of heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2021
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Olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil and sesame oil are sources of monounsaturated fats, along with avocados, peanut butter and many nuts and seeds.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022
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The seeds are good sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which guard against heart attack and stroke and lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
—Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022
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Here are some of the ways these nutrients add up to benefit us: Heart Health Pecans are absolutely chock-full of heart healthy, monounsaturated fats.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
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The diet emphasizes foods that are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, like olive oil and certain nuts, along with fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
—OregonLive.com, 3 Jan. 2018
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Nuts are high in monounsaturated fat, which helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
—Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 9 July 2017
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Pili nuts are also packed with essential amino acids and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2021
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Most of the 5g of monounsaturated fat within a large egg, including 1.5g of saturated fat, is contained within the yolk.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 7 Oct. 2022
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Thrive algae oil is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and low in saturated fats.
—Christy Brissette, chicagotribune.com, 20 Dec. 2017
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It’s that green, chunky mass, unusual for a fruit: somewhat savory, buttery in texture and high in monounsaturated fats.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
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There are a few varieties of sunflower seed oil, and some are higher in monounsaturated fats than others.
—NBC News, 24 July 2019
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Olive oil is made up of monounsaturated fats shown to lower the amount of bad cholesterol, also known as LDL cholesterol, which has an anti-inflammatory impact on the body.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2022
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These include omega-3s, such as those found in salmon and sardines, as well as monounsaturated fats present in avocado, walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds.
—Amy Gorin, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2018
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Yup, avocados are actually a fruit, and their rich, monounsaturated fats are just what our winter selves crave.
—Kimberly Garrison, Philly.com, 12 Dec. 2017
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This Mediterranean diet staple is chock-full of monounsaturated fatty acids, the type of fat linked with improving total cholesterol levels.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023
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Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat made of oleic acid, phytosterols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and polyphenols.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
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The new diet avocado features the same kind of monounsaturated fats that make avocados a superfood, but have 30 percent less of it.
—Spoon U, Teen Vogue, 13 Oct. 2017
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But research shows that a diet high in monounsaturated fats and omega-3’s aids with collagen deposition, a key part of the rebuilding process in which tissues gain the strength and structure necessary to absorb impact and force again.
—Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2021
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Olive oil, known for its role in the Mediterranean diet, is abundant in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and powerful antioxidants, like fat-soluble vitamin E which helps to support the health of your skin, hair and nails.
—Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
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When looking for an oil to use in cooking, those with high levels of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that lower cholesterol are preferred.
—Ashley May, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2020
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The creamy texture of avocado not only replaces fat beautifully, but the fruit is brimming with protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2021
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Both oils are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but olive oil contains polyphenols, which have antioxidant benefits.
—Carrie Dennett, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2019
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Canola oil is a good source of both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, so it is often considered a heart-healthy cooking oil.
—Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022
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For both, the fat is primarily healthy monounsaturated fat.
—Ellie Krieger, chicagotribune.com, 8 Feb. 2018
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Extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit, avocado oil carries many of the same benefits; it's loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which can help reduce high-blood pressure and cholesterol.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023
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