Avocado Oil Health Benefits [Infographic]

Health Benefits of Avocado Oil - Chosen Foods Heart Health

We all know how healthy avocados are - some nutritionists and health experts even call them nature's perfect food.  But, what about avocado oil?

Avocado oil has a light, nutty taste and a relatively high smoke point, making it ideal for high-heat cooking, like deep frying, searing and high temperature stir frying.

Avocado oil is made up of more than 50% monounsaturated fat making it a heart-healthy option because it is thought to help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.  Other benefits may include:

✿ It may aid in destroying free radicals
✿ It may help control blood sugar levels
✿ It may aid in the absorption of beta-carotene, lypocene and other healthy nutrients

Related:

Healthy Oils
The Benefits of Vegetable Oils
Healthy Fats - Cooking and Storing

Infographic source, more information and health tips:  Chosen Foods - Avocado Heart Healthy Ingredient Spotlight

Healthy Oils [Infographic]

Healthy Oils - MUFA, PUFA, Avocado, Coconut, Olive and More

All about healthy oils!

Infographic includes health benefits, flavor, type (MUFA/ PUFA), heat and smoke point and how to use or cook each of these types of oil:

❤ Almond Oil

❤ Avocado Oil

❤ Coconut Oil

❤ Ghee (Clarified Butter)

❤ Fish Oil

❤ Flaxseed Oil

❤ Hempseed Oil

❤ Macadamia Nut Oil

❤ Olive Oil

❤ Peanut Oil

❤ Sesame Oil

❤ Walnut Oil

Related:
Oils to Avoid and Oil Essentials
The Benefits of Vegetable Oils


Infographic Source:  Fiti-Vation via MCFLYin'fit