Avocado oil...how good is it?

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I've read a little about it (very little). As far as health benefits,

how is it? How does it compare to coconut? I'm looking for something

lighter in flavor then both coconut and olive. Any sugestions?

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>I've read a little about it (very little). As far as health benefits,

>how is it? How does it compare to coconut? I'm looking for something

>lighter in flavor then both coconut and olive. Any sugestions?

Coconut oil is highly saturated, with a large fraction of medium-chain

fats, which boost the metabolism and support the thyroid. Avocado oil is

mostly monounsaturated (11.5% saturated, 70.5% monounsaturated, 13.5%

polyunsaturated per the USDA database) so it's much more like, say, olive

oil (13.5/74/10) though not quite as saturated. (Don't ask me why the

numbers don't add up to 100. Maybe some fat-soluble compounds are

affecting the percentages.)

As a refined oil... eh. I'd say stick to actual avocados.

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