The avocado might just be one of the best foods on the planet. Of course, the avocados are buttery, smooth and tasty — and a great lectin-free addition to any breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s only right that the oil made from these sugar-free fruits would have amazing health properties as well.
Avocado oil is delicious, versatile, and full of great vitamins, nutrients, and healthy fats.
But the benefits of avocado oil don’t stop there. In fact, they go beyond food and diet. Continue reading to learn more.
A Great Source Of Vitamins And Minerals
What makes the oil of the avocado so wonderful for your diet? For starters, avocado oil is full of nutrients. In fact, it turns out those who consume avocado oil seem to get more of the following vitamins and minerals than those who don’t:
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Potassium
- Magnesium1
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids: The Heart-Healthy Fat
Aside from being full of vitamins and minerals, avocado oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including the monounsaturated fatty acid known as oleic acid. Oleic acid might be responsible for several health benefits throughout the body — including supporting healthy cholesterol levels.2
Recent studies report that avocado oil can help support weight loss and healthy cholesterol levels. Because of this, avocado oil might help when it comes to reducing certain heart health risks.3
Furthermore, research shows that good fats, like the oleic acid in avocado oil, might have an increased fatty acid oxidation rate. That means these types of fats are more likely to get burned as fuel and less likely to be stored in fat tissue in your body.4
Avocado Oil And Nutrient Absorption
Check this out: compounds like carotenoid antioxidants need healthy fats to assist your body in absorbing them. Some studies say avocado oil can lend a hand. One study discovered that drizzling avocado oil onto your favorite salad could increase the absorption of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lutein compared to an avocado oil-free salad.5
Cooking With Avocado Oil
Another bonus is that because of its stability, avocado oil is great when used for cooking certain dishes at higher temperatures — like stir-fries and sauteed dishes.
And even when cooking at high temperatures, avocado oil won’t break down and lose nutrients in the way that coconut or olive oil might.6
Body Bonus: Avocado Oil And Skin Health
The vitamin E, potassium and lecithin found in avocado oil may do wonders for your skin. These three nutrients are great for supporting skin health — and may be particularly beneficial for dry skin.
Additionally, the carotenoids in avocado oil may protect your skin against oxidative stress and damage caused by ultraviolet rays.7
Start Using Avocado Oil Today
So, go ahead. Grab a bottle of avocado oil to keep next to your olive oil. But opt for unrefined avocado oil as refined oils often lose some of their health benefits.8
You can cook with avocado oil or use it as a base for sauces and dressing. Avocado oil will add a sort of grassy, mild flavor that your friends and family will love.
Sources
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3664913/
2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4016882/
3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140086/
4 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15735074
5 https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/best-oils-use-your-cooking-according-nutritionists
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257702/
7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257702/
8 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ejlt.201800210#ejlt201800210-sec-0012-titl
