How to Use unsaturated in a Sentence
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But beyond the unsaturated fat found in nuts and seeds, these healthy snacks are also prone to growing mold and yeast.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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That means looking for bars that contain at least 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and 5 grams of unsaturated fat.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 1 Sep. 2017
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Most meals and snacks should have protein, fiber, unsaturated fats, and carbs.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
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Salmon is somewhat higher in fat than other fish, but most of that is the good, unsaturated fat.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2022
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Rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, sesame oil is available in two forms: plain and toasted.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2021
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Just stick with unsaturated fat sources like vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
—Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
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They were hailed in the early 2000s as an alternative to trans fat, a type of unsaturated fat found to increase the risk of heart disease.
—Heather Haddon, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
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The lack of sugar and presence of healthy unsaturated fat are additional pros of the fruit.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2023
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The main ingredient of the Whitechapel fatberg is palmitic acid, an unsaturated fat found in butter, palm oil, and olive oil, as well as meat, cheeses, and milk.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2018
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Both are easy to make at home with whole almonds, and rich in protein, unsaturated fat, and vitamin E.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Apr. 2020
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Both unsaturated fat and fiber have been found to help lower cholesterol.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 23 June 2017
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Avocados are known to be high in good fat, the unsaturated kind.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2022
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Nuts and seeds also provide protein and healthy unsaturated fats, but the calories add up fast.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022
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But for those who replaced saturated fat with unsaturated fat (think vegetable oils and nuts) and whole grains, the risk went down.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2018
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That said, the phrase healthy fats is generally used to refer to unsaturated fats.
—Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF, 30 Sep. 2020
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There is a focus on unsaturated fat from sources like extra-virgin olive oil, too.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
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There’s no limit on unsaturated fats, but keep in mind that foods high in fat tend to be high in calories, so keep that calorie limit in mind when choosing foods that are high in healthy fats.
—Dr. Manny Alvarez, Fox News, 23 May 2017
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Key — choose unsaturated oils that fit your budget and culinary needs.
—Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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The notion that saturated fat leads to heart disease, and that unsaturated fat prevents it, should not be up for debate.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 16 June 2017
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According to Healthline, rice bran oil is a good source of unsaturated fats and Vitamin E.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2023
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With most of its fat content coming from heart healthy unsaturated fat, tahini is a great addition in certain desserts and sweets, as well as salad dressings and dips.
—Philly.com, 9 Mar. 2018
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Avocados are rich in mono- and poly-unsaturated fats — the healthy kinds that actually reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2020
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They’re packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fats and phytonutrients, which have been linked to lowering your risk of chronic disease risk.
—Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2019
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Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fats as well as fiber, protein and a variety of minerals and antioxidants.
—Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 7 May 2018
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Trans unsaturated fatty acids—often known as trans fat—are present in many baked products, which are thought to contribute to lower testosterone levels.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Fueled by exposure to air, light, and heat, unsaturated fats break down and release free radicals.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024
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If all the bonding sites are not occupied (saturated) with hydrogen, the fatty acid is unsaturated and there are two types.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
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Keys became, with his wife, Margaret, an advocate for the Mediterranean diet of unsaturated fats.
—Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2017
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As part of a healthy diet, choosing unsaturated fats over saturated fats will reduce your CVD risk.
—Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 21 June 2017
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Though being in an unsaturated market does not mean that smooth sailing is guaranteed.
—John Hall, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022
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