Avocado oil more beneficial than olive oil
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Q: I love eating alligator pear - that is what I call avocado. Is using avocado oil as beneficial as eating the fruit and better than olive oil? Is avocado oil actually made from the fruit?
A: The benefits of avocado oil outweigh those of olive oil. Avocado oil is actually made from avocados that have been damaged or their appearance is not pleasing.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acid, a healthy fat that is less prone to heat induced oxidation, vitamin E, potassium and lecithin. Refined avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any plant oil, which makes it perfect for quick searing in very hot oil.
Unrefined avocado oil has more solids in the oil and a lower smoke point. While avocado oil is a healthy change of oil for cooking because of its excellent flavor, there is no substitute for eating an avocado because it is a nutrient dense fruit containing 33 percent of your daily recommend Vitamin C, fiber and other minerals. Two tablespoons of avocado oil contain the same amount of fat and calories as a large, whole avocado. Avocado is also excellent for your skin. Like most oils, avocado oil contains 14 grams of fat per one tablespoon, and almost 10 grams of monounsaturated fats.
Q: As I get older, I know I need more glutathione. Can you please give me a list of glutathione rich foods and tell me if I need to combine glutathione supplement with something else to make it easier to be absorbed in my system?
A: Glutathione is one of the body's most important amino acid antioxidant, and is critical for efficient detoxification. Because glutathione is synthesized quickly in the liver, kidneys and digestive system, this process is affected by aging and disease resulting in reduced tissue and blood level absorption.
Dietary forms of glutathione that are efficiently absorbed into the blood are avocado, watermelon, asparagus, grapefruit, potato, acorn squash, strawberry, apple, carrot, orange tomato, cantaloupe, broccoli, okra, peach, zucchini and spinach. Although there is no recommended daily allowance for glutathione, it is critical for optimal health. Just taking 500 milligrams daily of Vitamin C facilitates an increase in blood glutathione levels by supplying the body with the nutrient that is critical to the manufacture of glutathione as well as preventing oxidation.
Phylis B. Canion is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and is a certified nutritional consultant, e-mail her at doc.phyl@yahoo.com. This column is for nutritional information only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure.
