Our cold pressed avocado oil is a rich and delicious oil that is also extremely good for you. Avocado oil is typically between 72% and 76% monounsaturated fatty acids, making it one of the highest sources of this healthy fat. Our cold pressed oil is mechanically removed from the avocado at a temperature below 130 degrees. This low heat and no chemical process retains all the healthy properties of the fruit
A good intake of monounsaturated fats, versus polyunsaturated or saturated fats, has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart disease. It is also been associated with an improvement in arthritis symptoms for sufferers and a reduction in belly fat when it replaces high carbohydrate foods. Monounsaturated fats like oleic acid also preserve natural moisture balance in your skin and help to maintain a healthy complexion. With polyunsaturated oils potentially contributing to inflammation within the skin, switching to avocado oil instead of vegetable oils may even help prevent skin irritation and conditions like acne. In addition to its monounsaturated fats, good cold pressed avocado oil is a source of phytosterols, like beta-sitosterol, associated with a lower risk of heart disease, as well as antioxidant vitamin E for healthy skin and protecting your cardiovascular system. External Uses: As good as cold pressed avocado oil is for your skin internally, it can be even better as an external skin treatment. Many people notice a significant improvement in the look and feel of the skin when they start using avocado oil as a natural evening moisturizer instead of commercial preparations. It is one of the most penetrative of all natural oils and has strong humectant properties for soft and well hydrated skin. Avocado oil is also a very popular hair treatment that nourishes, strengthens and protects hair from environmental damage. Some people even report that it speeds up hair growth when used regularly. It can be warmed and used as a homemade hair mask or a small amount can be added to your regular conditioner to significantly boost its effectiveness. In fact, many people appreciate the difference avocado oil makes to their hair and skin so much that they keep a second bottle in the bathroom, just for homemade treatments like this. The Problem with Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is often seen as a healthier replacement to vegetable oil. The main reason for this is that olive oil is also a good source of monounsaturated fats, though not quite as high as avocado oil. It does have one big problem though that not many people are aware of – you shouldn't cook with extra-virgin olive oil at high temperatures. When heating cooking oil in a frying pan it's very important to be aware of the smoke point of your oil. Once your oil is smoking in your pan it is actually breaking down structurally. Not only are nutrients degraded and the flavor changed, there's also potentially dangerous byproducts created in the process. Even an otherwise healthy oil, like extra-virgin olive oil, can become decidedly unhealthy, not to mention taste really bad, when it reaches its smoke point. Some measurements put extra-virgin olive oil’s smoke point as low as 220°F. This makes it highly unsuitable for frying and other kinds of high-temperature cooking. By comparison, avocado oil has a much higher smoke point, usually listed at a minimum of 400°F and sometimes as high as 520°F. This significantly better heat stability makes it just as suitable to fry a steak as it is to dress a salad. It also makes avocado oil not only a better tasting, but also a far more versatile oil for your kitchen than olive oil. In fact, cold pressed avocado oil is superior to extra-virgin olive oil in virtually every measure nutritionally as well, with a healthier fatty acid profile and beneficial nutritional elements like phytosterols and antioxidant vitamin E found in higher concentrations.
