10 Foods High in Monounsaturated Fat
We often hear that we should limit the amount of fat in our diets and, for the most part, it is sound advice. Fats can be bad for us. They can contribute to obesity and also block our arteries and are a major source of heart disease. Not all fats are quite so bad, though, and some are even good for us.
Cholesterol is well known to be negative for our health, but what a lot of people don’t know is that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats help to raise the levels of good cholesterol in the body, providing a healthy balance. Remember that even ‘bad’ saturated fats are also important to us, so don’t try to eliminate them from your diet completely.
