Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

Is palm oil bad for you? This versatile fat is extremely common, found in at least 50% of products in U.S. supermarkets, per 2024 research published in Foods. But while prevalent, there’s a lot of ...

It’s been an important type of oil for several millennia. It is one of the most produced oils in the world. Studies shows that palm oil is rich in antioxidants, which is vitamin E. The vitamin E is ...

Palm oil is everywhere—especially in packaged foods—so knowing its benefits and issues helps you make smarter choices. Nutritionally, palm oil sits between coconut oil and olive oil, with mixed ...

I HAVE long harboured a quiet ambition – not the trumpet-blowing kind of social media, but a stubborn wish to explain palm oil without frightening flow charts or reviving science trauma. For years, I ...

Taking red palm oil in moderation can provide numerous health benefits, from adding nutrients to your diet to restoring a dry scalp. High in saturated fat, red palm oil does not contain trans-fat and ...

How did an ingredient most of us have never seen become so ubiquitous? Palm oil is everywhere—especially in packaged foods—so knowing its benefits and issues helps you make smarter choices.