Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Asked 8 months ago

Is avocado oil good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some stubborn weight and have started cooking with healthier oils. My friend recommended avocado oil. Can using avocado oil actually help with weight loss?

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Suresh Raina Suresh Raina Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Don't believe fitness influencers who tell you that drinking avocado oil will magically burn fat. At the end of the day, oil is fat and contains 120 calories per tablespoon. Talk to a certified dietician before spending money on expensive oils.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If you track your daily macros on HealthifyMe, you will see avocado oil is very calorie-dense despite being a great source of oleic acid. It's awesome for satiety, but you still need to log every teaspoon to ensure you stay in a calorie deficit for weight loss.

Sneha Patel Sneha Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For a vegetarian diet, avocado oil is a brilliant source of healthy plant fats that keep you full. But please remember to use it sparingly, like a drizzle on salads, rather than deep-frying your food in it. Balance is everything.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I am trying to lose weight and just heard about avocado oil. It sounds very healthy, but since it's an oil, won't it increase my weight if I use it for daily cooking? Can someone please explain how to use it safely?

Divya Deshmukh Divya Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Managing PCOS made me realize how crucial anti-inflammatory fats like avocado oil are for weight loss and insulin health. But our bodies are super sensitive, so what works for one might not work for another. Please consult your gynecologist or endocrinologist first.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Look, don't overthink this. Changing your cooking oil to avocado oil is a good step because it keeps cravings away. But don't expect miracles overnight; focus on overall healthy eating and don't stress yourself out too much.

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