Palm oil and palm kernel oil are both sustainable tropical oils which come from the fruit of the oil palm trees. These versatile oils, however, have very different chemical compositions and physical characteristics.
This may be the first time that healthy cooking oil appears on many people’s New Year’s resolution lists. The more we learn about how fats behave in our bodies, the more sense it makes to use the one that has the attention of health researchers around the world. Next year, instead of reaching for vegetable oils (soy, canola, corn) that may contribute to unhealthy inflammation, grab Malaysian palm fruit oil instead. Here are a few health reasons for stocking up.
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.
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.
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.