You don't have to absolutely avoid coconut oil, but rather limit the use of it or replace it.
The American Heart AssociationΒ advocates replacing coconut oil with "healthy fats" such as polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats, like those found in canola and olive oils, avocados and fatty fish.
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