What Are Mufa Rich Foods?

MUFA, or monounsaturated fats, is all the rage these days. Although many people opt for diet programs that provide ready-made meals, the MUFA diet is not a program that has these. Instead, it allows the dieter to choose his own foods. Fortunately, choices abound throughout the kitchen and refrigerator for foods rich in this area.

MUFA-rich legumes

Most MUFA-rich legumes are in the bean category. There are several to choose from, including lima, kidney, navy and white beans and lentils.

MUFA proteins

The avocado is terrific, followed closely by different types of nuts (such as almonds and peanuts), olive oil, seeds and many types of fish. Salmon is an excellent fish choice.

MUFA recipes

When trying a MUFA-rich diet, there are many dishes to choose from, including chicken enchiladas, taco soup and turkey chili. An excellent website to consult is http://recipes.sparkpeople.com.

MUFA fruit choices

Many fruits also are rich in MUFA, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches and bananas.

MUFA diet health benefits

The health benefits of a MUFA-rich diet are many. Although weight loss is a desired outcome for many people, other benefits include reduced breast cancer risk, ease of rheumatoid arthritic pain and lower cholesterol levels.

References

• American Heart Association
• Prevention Magazine
• Answer Fitness