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It does not contribute to raising "bad" cholesterol levels like saturated fats do. High "bad" cholesterol levels contribute to Heart disease. There is some evidence that high saturated fat intake is associated with increased rates of cancer as well.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSome types of saturated fat can elevate LDL/ bad cholesterol levels so perhaps some assume the opposite is true.
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∙ 11y agoIt helps lower "bad" cholesterol and raise "good cholesterol". Lately there is evidence that unsaturated fats help promote brain and nervous health.
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What contains unsaturated healthy fat?
avocado margarine butter corn oil <------------------------------------------
What is unsaturated fat?
Unsaturated fat means that it has not yet been saturated by carbon.
Is unsaturated fat good or bad for you why?
Because you get fat and get closer to pasting away.
What is seen when bromine water is shaken with an unsaturated fat?
i think the unsaturated fat decolourises it :/
How much unsaturated fat does an egg have?
Polyunsaturated fat 0.7 g Mono-unsaturated fat 2 g
What is better for you unsaturated fat or carbohydrates?
unsaturated fats
Is an avocado a healthy snack?
Absolutely, it is a very healthy and filling snack that does have some fat in it but it is considered to be the healthy kind of fat as opposed to fat from animal products.
What is the fat in vegetables called?
Fat in our food items can be of two types: saturated or unsaturated. There are also subtypes of unsaturated fats and are considered good for health when taken in limited amounts. Saturated fats however are not good for our health.
Does vegetable oil contain unsaturated fat?
=yes vegetable oil does contain unsaturated fat=
What does the term unsaturated fat on a food label mean?
an unsaturated fat is a fat that contains less than the maximum number of hydrogen atoms in one or more than its fatty chains, and it is healthier than a saturated fat. however, food that is high in unsaturated fats tend to add on the buildup of lipid-containing deposits, called plaque which reduce blood flow and contribute to many kinds of heart disease
Is the more healthful fat?
Unsaturated fat
What is more healthful fat?
Unsaturated fat
