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What does unsaturated fat mean?

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  1. A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids; will typically be liquid at room temperature; a diet high in unsaturated rather than saturated fats is thought to contribute to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.
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Phospholipids, on the other hand, you can't see because they live in cell membranes and contain the healthier, unsaturated fat varieties.
Trans fat is made by bubbling hydrogen through unsaturated fat, with copper or zinc added to speed the chemical reaction along.
A saturated fat, like butter or suet, cannot combine with any more atoms than it already has, while an unsaturated fat like olive oil can.
It is a real fresh, non refined fruit juice and it is the richest oil in mono unsaturated fat acids.
Choose a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fat, and get plenty of fibre.
While the unsaturated fat in soy milk doesn't clog arteries, it does add calories.

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