I’ve heard in comparison coconut has more saturated fat than olive but in comparison what is the most healthiest on A short term basis?
Avocado oil is regulated even less than the more established oils by the FDA so they’re more likely to be counterfeit than olive or coconut oil. In 2020 I think a study found over 80% of avocado oil brands advertised as 100% avocado oil in supermarkets were fake or cut with other vegetable oils, some of which being entirely 100% soybean oil but sold as avocado.
It’s good stuff but just be really diligent when buying it.
Here’s my view as a registered dietitian who works with eating disorder patients and coaches clients on intuitive eating:Choose the oil that you prefer based on the flavour and the application. Some oils are better for cooking/frying, others for sauces and salad dressings, others for baking or other things. This is in part determined by their smoke point and thus which temperature you can heat the oil to without burning it. Different oils also have vastly different flavours, think olive oil vs coconut oil. I wouldn’t be putting coconut oil in my Greek salad because the flavour isn’t right, not to mention coconut oil is solid at room temperature so it’s best for cooking and baking anyways. While there are and will continue to be studies out there trying to find out which oils and fats are the best for you, eating a variety of foods, including a variety of oils, will always be sound advice, and cooking and eating should be pleasurable so choose what you like the best.It terms of fats, avoiding trans fats is certainly a good idea, but otherwise just switch it up depending on what you like.
I think there is a lot of misconceptions about coconut oil and I don’t think it’s as healthy as a lot of people think it is. Commercial coconut oil is only made up of around half Medium chain fatty acids, the rest is long chain. Additionally, the medium chain acids it does contain is on the long end of the medium classification. This is why it’s a solid at room temperature like bacon grease and not a liquid like olive oil.
The study that looked at medium chain fatty acids that showed all the health benefits, used specially made oil from coconuts that only contained MCFA. Not the coconut oil you go buy off the shelf.
I don’t think it’s as bad for you as bacon grease certainly, but I wouldn’t be eating a lot of it thinking it’s going to have a lot of health benefits either. Also, it’s still a lot of calories regardless.
There’s a lot of info about it online, so I’d so your own research. This is just one article I pulled up but there are others.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/coconut-oil/
Avocado, butter, animal fats, olive, and coconut are good. Just make sure the oils aren’t counterfeit. Avocado has the highest boiling point and least flavor transfer, trust me. That’s all I use. Always get your oils from Costco since they have good quality assurance.
Saturated fats aren’t bad for you. All of these fats have different benefits and purposes. Incorporate each of them into your lifestyle for maximum benefit. For example: avocado oil for high heat cooking, olive oil for dressing/topping, and coconut oil for coffee or smoothies. MCTs in coconut oil are very good as mentioned by other users.
Medium chain fatty acids in coconut get mislabeled as unhealthy when they work differently from the rest of the saturated fats and actually undo cholesterol and dementia issues… It find it more versatile as well as more cost effective. But on skin, avo All the way!
Assuming all of them are exactly what’s written on the label and not counterfeit and assuming the olive oil is actually EVOO, and on top of that assuming none of them are already oxidated, olive oil is the healthiest by far. And it’s not because of whatever fats it contains, but because the antioxidants in it:
- oleocanthal
- oleuropein
- thyrosol
- hidroxythyrosol
- melatonin
I am sure there are others that we don’t even know about at this moment…
Indirectly answering your question, I don’t cook with any oils. To replace them I “stir fry” my vegetables with just water so they don’t stick to the pan and make sure to season them properly for flavor. When you don’t rely on salt, sugar, & oils for flavor you find what real flavor is in spices and herbs!
EDIT*** Seems that people are misunderstanding this comment. When I said not relying on salt, sugar, and oils for flavor I did not mean cutting them out of your diet 100%. Like I said I personally do not use oils because it’s so easy to overdo your calories and fats (which is a problem many people have). However, you do need fats and you can easily get them from other things besides oils like nuts and avocados. I don’t rely on salt for taste but I do use it as our body needs the minerals found in salt as well as the salt itself. I don’t add sugar when cooking however your body needs it so I eat fruit and use honey and maple syrup. I hope this clears things up ***
I like to remind my clients that you can find ways to move your body that you find fun and exciting! Physical activity that you enjoy prompts your brain to release dopamine. This dopamine release creates a craving to repeat that habit. It’s like a cheat code! Here’s a list of 100 Physically Active Hobbies to get you thinking about what physical activities would bring you joy.
Hope this all helps!
Probably olive oil, tbh I use coconut oil from time to time but I don’t kid myself it’s the healthiest option, I just like it as oil for my pancakes
However something controversial:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10408398.2022.2100314?journalCode=bfsn20
>The results showed that the CO consumption, significantly reduced serum LDL-c (WMD: −6.13 mg/dl, 95%CI: −9.79, −2.46, p = 0.001), TC (WMD: −8.92 mg/dl, 95% CI: −13.52, −4.33, P < 0.001) and LDL-c/HDL-c ratio (WMD: −0.30; 95% CI, −0.53, −0.06, p = 0.01) levels compared to OO. There were no significant changes in the other components of the blood lipids.
Canola oil ain’t that bad either, it’s even better than olive oil for cholesterol.
Avocado oil and you can fight me !!!!!! Olive oil has a lower smoke pt n the chemical components of it mix up and become trans fats. Avocado oil is lighter, has a higher smoke pt n won’t mutate. Coconut oil I love but it’s not great for cooking as the smoke pt is low too n changes into an unhealthy fat if you get the hydrogenated stuff too.
As good as olive oil is, I keep it outside my diet as its too laxative for my routine. I already drink green tea and others. Many healthy things are laxative to a degree, its necessary to find a balance. I add olives to my rice though