Palm Oil Health Blog

The Palm Oil Health and Nutrition blog is your resource for information on the health and nutritional benefits of Malaysian palm fruit oil and palm fruit oil bioactives. We provide breaking news and industry research, including the exciting potential for supporting cardiovascular and neurological health. Scientists, health experts and renowned chefs have come together to provide facts, health and nutrition advice, recipes and more, so check back often.

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Health & nutrition pros learn to separate palm oil facts from fiction

SupplySide West 2019, the largest gathering of more than 18,500 health and nutrition professionals, provided the perfect forum for functional medicine expert Bryce Wylde to present a check-the-facts report about palm oil. Wylde, who traveled throughout Malaysia to discover the truths about palm oil production, was asked by ExcelVite to give his professional assessments. 

“What we generally accept…

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Is palm oil healthy?

Palm oil offers a unique, heart-healthy 50-50 blend of saturated and unsaturated fat. Plus, it’s loaded with nutrients, such as vitamin E tocotrienols. These antioxidants are up to 60 times more potent than tocopherols, the more common vitamin E form.

Scientists have debunked the theory that saturated fat consumption is linked to heart disease. Nutritionists now consider saturated fat…

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Newsmax Health article references Malaysian diet and population study

More than 1.6 million Newsmax Health readers were reassured that eating healthy fats over the holidays won’t necessarily increase their risk for cardiovascular disease. Leading nutritionist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, tells Newsmax that a newly published 12-month study conducted in Malaysia revealed that a high-carb diet was associated with increased heart disease risk factors while fat intake…

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New poll validates eco-friendly trend among American buyers

The trend toward buying products based at least in part on their sustainability and social responsibility appears to be holding firm. Both a survey conducted at the 2019 ShiftCon eco-wellness influencer conference and a more extensive 2017 EcoFocus WorldWide survey measuring consumers’ buying attitudes found that today’s products are evaluated on more than just price and quality.  

  As Malaysia…

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Heart disease risk factors tied to carbs, not fats

A newly published diet and population study puts yet another nail in the coffin of the idea that saturated fats contribute to heart disease. Researchers looked at how specific dietary combinations of proteins, fats and carbs impact cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk biomarkers. They found that high proportions of carbohydrates, not fats, were associated with elevating multiple biomarkers for CVD. 

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Study Shows High-Carb Diet Increases Heart Disease Factors

EmpowHer holiday article leads with Malaysian diet and population study

Heart attack rates increase during the holiday season, but now more than 900,000 EmpowHer readers are reassured that consuming healthy fats won’t contribute to their heart disease risk factors. The women’s health and wellness digital magazine ran an article by Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS which led by saying, “A new 12-month human…

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What is MSPO certification? Copy

There are only a few food products which are special enough to include their location of origin in their name. Chefs may prefer Madagascar vanilla, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Irish butter. Many foodies appreciate New York pizza, Florida oranges and Sumatran coffee. There is another food for which geography is important, Malaysian palm oil. Thankfully a new certification, Malaysian Sustainable…

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Malaysia was the first country to produce certified sustainable palm oil Copy

Malaysia was the first country to produce certified sustainable palm oil. It has been providing the world with sustainably and responsibly produced palm oil for more than 100 years. Sustainable palm oil is cost effective, competitively priced, naturally trans-fat free and a rich source of pro-vitamin A, a nutrient associated with helping to reduce childhood blindness around the world.

The…

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The Malaysian path to sustainable palm oil Copy

The world is demanding responsibly produced palm oil, and Malaysia is delivering. The country has developed its own stringent certification program, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), specifically for the needs of both people and planet. The country has an aggressive goal of certifying 100 percent of its palm oil by the end of the 2019. 

Malaysia’s progress has been significant especially…

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In a CityLine TV interview about what you should be eating to help reduce the signs of aging, registered holistic nutritionist Andrea Donsky suggested to the more than 65 million viewers that low-glycemic foods and good fats are a healthy combination. http://bit.ly/35JevPd

CityLine TV guest connects study results to anti-aging

In a CityLine TV interview about what you should be eating to help reduce the signs of aging, registered holistic nutritionist Andrea Donsky suggested to the more than 65 million viewers that low-glycemic foods and good fats are a healthy combination. SEE ALSO  Baltimore morning news show viewers learn simple weight loss strategies

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Palm oil is nature’s best source of vitamin E tocotrienols, which may protect the brain in case of stroke and help it recover faster. http://bit.ly/2QHZvfU

High-profile health newsletter lists palm oil as brain food

Viverito mentions that palm oil is nature’s best source of vitamin E tocotrienols, which may protect the brain in case of stroke and help it recover faster. SEE ALSO  Meet Chef Gerard

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Popular Malaysian-born physician praises heart health study

After reviewing the results of a 12-month Malaysian diet and population study, Ara Suppiah, MD remarked that science has finally caught up with his Malaysian grandmother’s ancient intuitive wisdom. 

Suppiah, who was born in Malaysia, educated in England and now practices in Florida, was not surprised to see the study’s results which vindicated dietary fats’ role in raising several heart disease…

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Chef Gerard Viverito advised his readers to pay closer attention to the types of carbs they consume. “Start buying more raw ingredients and slowly build your culinary repertoire and produce great tasting meals that are healthier for you and your family while benefiting the planet as well.” http://bit.ly/35fQkY9

Chef sees value of sharing Malaysian diet and population study results

Based on this study, Viverito advised his readers to pay closer attention to the types of carbs they consume. “Start buying more raw ingredients and slowly build your culinary repertoire and produce great tasting meals that are healthier for you and your family while benefiting the planet as well.” SEE ALSO  Expert says you CAN …

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Two respected beauty publications recently educated readers about why, instead of boycotting palm oil, they should actively support the use of sustainable palm oil. http://bit.ly/2XskdlD

Beauty mags use facts to address anti-palm oil issues

Two respected beauty publications educated readers about why they should actively support the use of sustainable palm oil.

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Beauty mags use facts to address anti-palm oil issues

Palm oil is ubiquitous in beauty products. It helps keep skin smooth and hair shiny. It’s found in everything from lipsticks to sunscreens, soaps and hair conditioners. But some critics claim its benefits come at a big environmental expense. Not quite. Two respected beauty publications recently educated readers about why, instead of boycotting palm oil, they should actively support the use of sus…

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Appearing on Fox TV affiliate KDVR in Denver, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Andrea Donsky told audiences that Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil, which is rich in vitamin E tocotrienols, is a great way to support the immune system. SEE ALSO  Expert says you CAN cook with fat that won’t raise your cholesterol! http://bit.ly/32IItRp

Nutritionist tells Denver TV audiences about Malaysian palm oil

Appearing on Fox TV affiliate KDVR in Denver, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Andrea Donsky told audiences that Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil, which is rich in vitamin E tocotrienols, is a great way to support the immune system. SEE ALSO  Expert says you CAN cook with fat that won’t raise your cholesterol!