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Monounsaturated Fats

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Updated May 03, 2012

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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.

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