monounsaturated in English

adjective
1
(of an organic compound, especially a fat) saturated except for one multiple bond.
Meta-regressions also explored the relation between change in proportion of saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat on cardiovascular events.

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1. There is a minor reduction of triglycerides containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

2. Plants, seeds and oils having an elevated total monounsaturated fatty acid content

3. Ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids to polyunsaturated fatty acids: maximum: #,#; minimum

4. The heat summation in summer favours lipogenesis and the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids.

5. Almonds contain more monounsaturated fat and less polyunsaturated fat, including less omega-3s, than walnuts do

6. Canola oil consists mostly of monounsaturated fats (61 percent, almost as much as olive oil) and polyunsaturated fats (32 percent)

7. The oils also have a high monounsaturated/polyunsaturated acid ratio (12 to 20) and therefore high dietary value and stability vis-à-vis oxidation.

8. There are changes in the composition of the oils, which generally have a higher linoleic acid content while the oleic acid content remains the same, causing the ratio of monounsaturated fats to polyunsaturated fats to fall.

9. "The fat in Avocado is primarily monounsaturated, which lowers 'bad' LDL cholesterol, and may increase 'good' HDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease," says Andres Ayesta, a registered dietitian and founder of Vive Nutrition

10. There are changes in the composition of the oils, which generally have a higher linoleic acid content while the oleic acid content remains the same, causing the ratio of monounsaturated fats to polyunsaturated fats to fall

11. For the same reasons, the monounsaturated/polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio is very high in these oils, between 12-20, moderated to some extent by the native Lucio and Loaime varieties, which contain less than Picual.

12. Almonds are a high-fat food, but they are largely a monounsaturated fat, which helps to protect the heart by maintaining levels of (good) HDL cholesterol versus (bad) LDL cholesterol.They are a great source of fibre and protein, and contain important nutrients including vitamin E, selenium, zinc, calcium, magnesium and B vitamins, especially folate and biotin