While in Malaysia for the Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s Palm Oil Nutrition Week, Dr. Shawn Talbott got to handle the fruit of the oil palm, and got a first-hand glimpse at a display of its many fractions and applications. He explores that display in this video, pointing out the rich red color of crude Malaysian [...]
Home & Family show hosts learn how Malaysian palm oil supports heart health
During a recent segment of the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show, hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare discovered how Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil may benefit their cholesterol. With 87 million subscribers, The Hallmark Channel is the nation’s leading destination for quality family programming. Guest Jonny Bowden, the Rogue Nutritionist and author of The Great [...]
Is palm oil similar to coconut oil?
Just because coconut oil is also a product of palm trees doesn’t mean that it’s similar to healthy palm fruit oil. The truth is that coconut oil is much more like palm kernel oil in terms of chemical composition and physical characteristics. The fatty acid composition of Malaysian palm fruit oil set it apart from [...]
San Antonio TV viewers learn delicious ways to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
During a recent family and health segment on San Antonio’s Fox News First (KABB-TV) , viewers learned about the importance of eating the right kind of fats. Celebrity author and nutrition expert Felicia Stoler told anchor Ernie Zuniga that Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil is a good choice because it’s got a good ratio of polyunsaturated [...]
Healthy palm fruit oil as part of a heart-friendly diet for men
Cardiovascular disease strikes more than one in three American men, affecting an estimated 8.8 million men. In 2010, 73 percent of all heart transplant patients were male. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help avoid becoming part of these statistics. One of the easiest may be to replace your [...]
Surprising foods that may help remedy common ailments
What’s bugging you? Coughing? Sneezing? Tampa’s 10 News Morning Show helped viewers learn about foods that have surprising benefits. Holistic pharamacist and health author Sherry Torkos told hosts that many red foods have naturally occurring plant pigments called anthocyaninins which are also great for the health of your blood vessels. She added that getting consistent [...]
Tampa TV viewers learn Mother Nature’s secret remedies
Viewers of the WFLA-TV show Daytime recently learned how tea tree oil can be used to fight acne, and how making a paste out of baking soda can help sooth bug bites. Holistic pharmacist and health author Sherry Torkos also discussed how Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil has a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, and how [...]
Mother Nature’s strange but true health tips include products made with Palm Fruit Oil
Fox 35 News’ Good Day Orlando show recently welcomed holistic pharmacist and health author Sherry Torkos, who described several natural ways to achieve better health. She explained why red foods including grapes, cherries, raspberries and tomatoes are good for our hearts. She also was excited to tell the audience about red palm fruit oil, saying [...]
Houston TV viewers learn why palm fruit oil may be healthier than olive oil
Great Day Houston Host Deborah Duncan recently welcomed guest Sherry Torkos, a holistic pharmacist and author, who explained why products made with palm fruit oil may be good for our hearts and brains. Found in Smart Balance Peanut Butter as well as many energy bars, a cooking oil formula and in supplements, Malaysian Palm Fruit [...]
Nutraceuticals World reports on the red palm oil success story
Nutraceuticals World Online Editor Joanna Cosgrove investigated why red palm oil, particularly Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil, has gained so much in popularity. In her February 18, 2013 report, she describes the phenomenon including its health and nutritional characteristics, its rise in sales after being featured on the Dr. Oz Show, and the environmental sensitivities with [...]









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