A study by the Canadian Medical Association found that foods rich in monounsaturated fats can reduce abdominal fat and lower the incidence of chronic diseases caused by harmful fats. The reason is that monounsaturated fats can reduce visceral fat and provide a longer feeling of fullness after a meal. Additionally, the study found that they play a role in heart protection and improving heart health. You can obtain monounsaturated fats from the following aspects:
1. Vegetable Oils
Monounsaturated fats are mainly found in vegetable oils and plant seeds, so you can use more olive oil and soybean oil in your daily cooking to help obtain monounsaturated fats.
2. Nuts
Nuts rich in these substances are mainly peanuts, almonds, etc. You can usually eat them as snacks, but be careful not to eat too many, otherwise you will also gain weight.
3. Avocado
Avocado, commonly known as alligator pear, contains a variety of vitamins and proteins and is a nutritious tropical fruit. One of the uses of avocado is to extract avocado oil, which is one of the important raw materials for skin care products. Avocado can also be eaten directly or made into a fruit salad, which is more delicious. The specific method is as follows: Ingredients: 1 avocado, an appropriate amount of shrimp, 10 cherry tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, a little coriander, an appropriate amount of lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Method: Blanch the shrimp in water. Peel and pit the avocado, and cut the flesh into cubes. Wash the bell pepper and cherry tomatoes and cut them into cubes. Chop the coriander. Put the shrimp, avocado, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl, pour in the lime juice, sprinkle with coriander, and finally season with salt and black pepper. Effects: The monounsaturated fats in avocado can help reduce abdominal fat, and Japanese researchers have found that avocado is also beneficial for liver health. Bell peppers and tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamin C, and shrimp is rich in high-quality protein. This salad is nutritious and has a fresh taste.