How to Use polyunsaturated in a Sentence

polyunsaturated

adjective
  • Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Emu oil is rich in antioxidants like carotenoids and polyunsaturated fats.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Canola, corn, soybean and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fat.
    — Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Oils higher in polyunsaturated fat are higher in linoleic acid.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Found in foods and supplements, omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that plays an important role in both heart and brain health.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • These nuts deliver nearly 3 grams of protein per ounce and are rich in polyunsaturated fats, which may benefit heart health.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids inside can help nourish your hair and scalp and prevent dryness.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2021
  • These nuts are excellent sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—aka the healthy fats.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • These nuts are excellent sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—aka the healthy fats.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 May 2026
  • Inflammation Seed oils may have high levels of omega-6, a polyunsaturated fat.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • When looking for an oil to use in cooking, those with high levels of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that lower cholesterol are preferred.
    — Ashley May, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2020
  • But fatty acids, specifically certain polyunsaturated fatty acids, are crucial to healthy skin function.
    — A.a. Newton, SELF, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Contrary to popular belief, saturated fats are good for you and many polyunsaturated oils may actually be harmful.
    — Dorothy Kieffer, sacbee.com, 29 May 2017
  • Avocado Speaking of fat, avocado is a great source of mono- and polyunsaturated fats, said Levi.
    — Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The phrase healthy fat usually refers to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
    — SELF, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Tempeh also serves up a helping of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
    — Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Salmon Offers More Heart Healthy Fats Salmon is one of the best sources of polyunsaturated fats called omega-3 fatty acids.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
  • However, fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the heart-healthy choices.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022
  • The cholesterol-lowering effects are likely due to the high content of the nut's monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
  • Seed oils contain a mix of anti-inflammatory mono- and polyunsaturated fats and plant compounds with beneficial health properties.
    — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
  • As much as 35% of those fats consist of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the Swedish study, higher meat intake was linked to lower cholesterol levels and a lower ratio of saturated to polyunsaturated fat — factors that are closely tied to better brain health.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • People who ate pecans daily in the study consumed more fiber and polyunsaturated fats, which likely contributed to improvements in LDL cholesterol.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Chia Seeds Chia seeds are a rich plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly ALA, a polyunsaturated fat the body cannot make.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 May 2026
  • Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to lower blood pressure, boost good cholesterol, maintain cell health, and reduce the risk for cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
  • Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Fish oil is a polyunsaturated fat that contains two types of omega-3 fatty acids — eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which the human body does not naturally produce in large quantities.
    — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021
  • Many popular cooking oils, including avocado oil, contain a balance of mono- and polyunsaturated fats that contribute to health benefits.
    — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025

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