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  • n  a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap
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  • Keep Cooking with Vegetable Oils
    Vegetable oils have been getting a bad rap lately, but researchers have found that they are still good for you. These oils, from soy, corn and canola, are rich in linoleic acid (LA), which helps reduce blood cholesterol.
    June 10, 2013 - ThirdAge

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