is palm oil consumption good for health? What are pros and cons of palm oil consumption?

Answer 1

here is some good stuff on the BAD stuff

READ the Report
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Read the Press Release
Unfortunately, not only does palm oil promote heart disease, but the vast plantations that grow oil palm trees have contributed to the destruction of the rainforest and wildlife of Southeast Asia. Those side effects are not broadly recognized—and avoided—by governments, food manufacturers, or consumers.

A new U.S. government regulation requires that, by January 1, 2006, food labels list a product's content of trans fat, which comes from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and is a major cause of heart disease. Many food processors are seeking to eliminate trans fat by switching to other oils. Palm oil is one such alternative.

This report describes palm oil's chief environmental and health impacts and encourages food processors, consumers,and government and international agencies to support the use of oils that are better for both human and environmental health

Answer 2

Palm Oil Pros And Cons

Answer 3

It's usually "Hydrogenated" (Hydrogen is added to solidify it). Whats the big deal ? Palm is a plant, and therefore is considered a Vegetable, Vegetables don't have any animal fat so it is considered a "Unsaturated fat", and considered better for you because, it is an "OIL", and NOT a "Saturated Fat" (BAD).

NOW HERE'S THE "CAPPER" ! --> When you add "Hydrogen" to an "OIL" you are "SATURATING" IT. This makes it a "Saturated Fat", and this is what you want to avoid in the first place !

Answer 4

Its a tropical oil. Very bad for your health.