monounsaturated

It is suggested that replacing saturated fats in the typical American diet with 'monounsaturated' fats present in macadamia nuts has a favorable effect on lipoprotein levels.

Meta-regressions also explored the relation between change in proportion of saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and 'monounsaturated' fat on cardiovascular events.

Polyunsaturated and 'monounsaturated' fats tend to decrease blood cholesterol levels when substituted for saturated fats.

It contains less 'monounsaturated' fat and more unhealthy artery-clogging saturated fat than olive oil, Weil says.

In refractory cases, 'monounsaturated' fats may replace carbohydrates, but weight and lipid profile should be closely monitored.