Palm oil is not inherently "bad", but it has some health and environmental concerns.
Palm oil is not inherently "bad" , but it has some health and environmental concerns. 🥄 Health Concerns 1. High in Saturated Fat Palm oil contains about 50% saturated fat . Too much saturated fat may: Raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol in some people Increase risk of heart disease if consumed excessively However, palm oil contains less saturated fat than: Butter Ghee Coconut oil 2. Highly Processed Foods Palm oil is commonly found in: Biscuits Chips Instant noodles Cakes Packaged snacks The health issue is often the processed food , not just the palm oil itself. 3. Repeated Heating When palm oil is repeatedly heated (common in some restaurants and street food): Harmful compounds can form Oil quality deteriorates 🌳 Environmental Concerns This is the biggest criticism of palm oil. Deforestation Large areas of rainforest have been cleared for palm plantations, especially in: Indonesia Malaysia This can lead to: ...