Monounsaturated fat

A monounsaturated fat is a kind of fat found in foods such as nuts, olives, and avocados.Note the pronunciation: it is "mono-unsaturated" They are the main fat in olive oil. The group contrasts with, on the one hand, unsaturated fats. and on the other hand, polyunsaturated fats."Essential Fatty Acids". Micronutrient Information Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2017. 

In general, these fats are considered to be healthier than others. They have the same amount of energy, but they reduce blood cholesterol levels. This reduces the risk to the heart.

Types
Omega 7 fatty acids
Palmitoleic acid
Vaccenic acid
Rumenic acid
Paullinic acid
Omega 9 fatty acids
Oleic acid
Elaidic acid
Mead acid
Erucic acid

 References 

Category:Lipids