polyunsaturated
பாலியன்சேச்சுரேட்டட்
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We consume three main types of fats in our daily diet - saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.
(of an organic compound, especially a fat or oil molecule) containing several double or triple bonds between carbon atoms. Polyunsaturated fats, which are usually of plant origin, are regarded as healthier in the diet than saturated fats.
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For example, 'polyunsaturated' fats do much more than lower blood cholesterol levels.
Experts say the monounsaturated and 'polyunsaturated' fats found largely in nuts have heart protective benefits.
We consume three main types of fats in our daily diet - saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and 'polyunsaturated' fats.
Autoxidation of the 'polyunsaturated' fatty acids of flour lipids results in the formation of hydroperoxides, which are powerful oxidising agents.
You can only get these from 'polyunsaturated' fats and oils, found in high quantities in nuts, fish, avocados, seeds and vegetable oils.
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