Avocado and coconut oils are not nutritionally identical. Avocado oil mainly contains unsaturated fats, while coconut oil is rich in saturated fat. Replacing some saturated fat with unsaturated fat can support a healthier eating pattern, while the total amount of oil still matters.
Read the bottle
Check whether an oil is intended for cooking, whether it is refined and how strongly it tastes. Processing changes its behaviour when heated, so one online smoke point cannot describe every bottle. If oil smokes, lower the heat and do not keep overheating it. A higher cooking temperature is not automatically healthier.
For vegetables in a pan, use a small amount of oil labelled as suitable for that cooking method. Coconut oil can occasionally provide a flavour you want in a particular dish, but there is no need to add it to coffee or regard it as a weight loss aid.
An adjustable dressing
Combine a little culinary avocado oil with lemon juice and mustard, then taste before adding salt. A little Forever Bee Honey can soften the acidity of this dressing; it is an optional sweetener rather than a health upgrade. Check mustard allergens and do not offer honey to a baby under one year.
Store oil sealed according to the manufacturer’s directions. Test flavour and price with a small bottle before a larger purchase. Olive or rapeseed oil can also provide practical sources of unsaturated fat.
Sources: American Heart Association Forever Living WHO.
Common questions
Does coconut oil treat excess weight?
No. It is an energy dense food containing substantial saturated fat.
Must I buy avocado oil?
No. Other appropriate unsaturated oils can be practical choices.
Before first use
Choose products for your dietary routine and care needs. Follow a healthcare professional’s advice for diagnosis and treatment of symptoms. Check suitability first during pregnancy and for use by children.
