What we know:
Monounsaturated fats are found in natural foods like nuts and avocados, and are the main component of tea seed oil and olive oil (oleic acid). Other sources include grapeseed oil, ground nut oil, peanut oil, flaxseed oil, sesame oil, corn oil, popcorn, whole grain wheat, cereal, oatmeal, safflower oil, sunflower oil, tea-oil Camellia. When used instead of saturated fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol levels. |