Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit and contains the same heart-friendly, monounsaturated fats found in olive oil. It has a high smoke point, making it a good choice for frying.

Supermarket shelves are packed with oils from budget bottles of sunflower and vegetable oil to pricier olive, avocado and coconut oils claiming health benefits. Oils and fats have been at the centre ...