Adults (18-64 years) Adults should do at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level OR 1 hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a vigorous level. Being active 5 or more hours each week can provide even more health benefits.
Like olive oil, avocado oil is one of the few cooking oils extracted directly from the fruit, rather than chemically extracted from seeds. Avocado fruit contains around 30% oil and it is extracted in a similar way to extra virgin olive oil. Avocado oil is a very healthy cooking oil, with an extremely beneficial fatty acid profile, good levels of antioxidants and other interesting compounds, and a high smoke point that makes it great for frying with. Actually, in all of these ways itâs superior to the much more commonly used olive oil.
Avocado Health Benefits. More than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered âgoodâ fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving). Not only that, but avocados are also completely free of cholesterol and sodium. Good fats help the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients without raising LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol levels when eaten as part of a healthy diet. 2  Avocados are virtually the only fruit that can claim this, and they can help people meet the American Heart Associationâs recommended dietary goals in other ways, too.