How to Use monounsaturated in a Sentence

monounsaturated

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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
• Olives Research has found that olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects your heart.
  — Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Nuts are high in monounsaturated fat, which helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 9 July 2017
• Pili nuts are also packed with essential amino acids and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
  — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2021
• 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
• Thrive algae oil is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and low in saturated fats.
  — Christy Brissette, chicagotribune.com, 20 Dec. 2017
• 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
• There are a few varieties of sunflower seed oil, and some are higher in monounsaturated fats than others.
  — NBC News, 24 July 2019
• 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
• Cholesterol The monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds may help keep your cholesterol levels in check.
  — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat made of oleic acid, phytosterols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and polyphenols.
  — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Look for products with lower amounts of saturated fats and higher amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Mok said.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2024