Monounsaturated fat

Monounsaturated fat

A type of fat found in large amounts in foods from plants, including olive, peanut, and canola oil.

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monounsaturated fat

Fitness; Weight loss

A type of fat found in large amounts in foods from plants, including olive, peanut, and canola oil.

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Fitness; Weight loss

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