Monounsaturated fatty acids

Monounsaturated fatty acids are a fatty acid containing one point of unsaturation.

Plant sources that are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids include vegetables oils that are liquid at room temperature (eg, canola oil, olive oil, high oleic safflower and sunflower oil) and nuts.

When monounsaturated fat such as olive replaces started and trans fats in the diet, the risk of heart disease may be lessened.

Monounsaturated fat as in seafood, nuts, olive oil, canola and coconut oil, are considered the healthiest fats.

They are rich with fatty acids and important for normalizing prostaglandin levels. Studies suggest that diet rich in monounsaturated fats might be of benefits, especially for diabetes with insulin resistant.

A diet higher in monounsaturated fatty acid appeared to provide an advantage over a fiber-rich, high carbohydrates, low-fat diet on body fat distribution among diabetics.
Monounsaturated fatty acids