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Nutrition Glossary: Monounsaturated Fatty Acids

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Updated March 03, 2013

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Definition: Fats commonly found in olive oil, nuts and avocados. Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature, but become a little more solid when refrigerated. Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet will help to lower LDL cholesterol. The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats and has been associated with heart health and longevity.

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