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Six ways snacking can teach kids to love the planet
Tell kids their love of juicy grapes, crunchy apples and tart rhubarb helps Mother Earth. And, teach them to look for other perennially produced ingredients on food labels, such as garlic, Malaysian palm oil, nuts and berries.read more
Kid-approved, flavor-packed foods that are good for the environment
Improve your oil: It doesn’t make sense to buy healthy, sustainable foods and then cook them with oils made from genetically modified plants.read more
Smoke points: When even good oils go bad
If you’ve ever heated oil to the point where it starts to smoke, then you have exceeded its smoke point.read more
Four reasons why today’s moms prefer snacks made with palm oil
Most American manufacturers prefer Malaysian palm oil because it is grown and produced responsibly. The country has strict standards in place which protect the environment as well as the palm oil industry workers.read more
Is palm oil good for the Keto diet?
Palm oil is non-GMO, balanced and ultra-nutritious. This naturally trans fat-free oil contains almost equal amounts of unsaturated fats and saturated fats. In the body, palm oil has virtually no adverse impact on your cholesterol levels. Palm oil is also a great source of vitamin E tocotrienols, powerful antioxidants that help protect you from chronic diseases.read more
How to read a candy label: Palm oil, beet dye among healthier choices
While moderation is still recommended, some candy manufacturers are trying to do the right thing by making gluten-free choices, using eco-friendly ingredients and insisting on higher quality ingredients.read more
What you grew up believing about heart health is probably wrong
Your mom told you to limit your butter and egg consumption based on 1950s and 1960s research that is now considered outdated and flawed. Healthy saturated fats, such as those found in avocados, nuts and Malaysian sustainable palm oil can be enjoyed in moderation.read more
Olive oil vs. Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil: A side-by-side comparison
There is still some confusion about where and when to use this Malaysian Palm Fruit OIl versus olive oil, and factors for consideration.read more
Sustainability
Six ways snacking can teach kids to love the planet
Tell kids their love of juicy grapes, crunchy apples and tart rhubarb helps Mother Earth. And, teach them to look for other perennially produced ingredients on food labels, such as garlic, Malaysian palm oil, nuts and berries.read more
Check your sustainable foods IQ with this Earth Day quiz
Sustainable agriculture involves much more than just caring for the land. Sustainable agriculture also considers the food producer’s quality of life and the economic viability of farm operations. read more
Guest article educates readers on Malaysian palm oil’s land use
“Genetically modified crops such as corn, soy and canola require as much as 10 times more land than palm oil. As our world population increases, the edible oil demand could easily lead to more deforestation. Thankfully, a large percentage of the nutritious palm oil in our U.S. food supply comes from Malaysia, where it is certified as sustainably produced."read more
Kid-approved, flavor-packed foods that are good for the environment
Improve your oil: It doesn’t make sense to buy healthy, sustainable foods and then cook them with oils made from genetically modified plants.read more
This top chef suggests you think about sustainability
Today’s diners often have higher standards, especially when it comes to the environment. A land-consuming main course with a side of genetically modified vegetable isn’t going to satisfy eco-savvy millennials.read more
Four reasons why today’s moms prefer snacks made with palm oil
Most American manufacturers prefer Malaysian palm oil because it is grown and produced responsibly. The country has strict standards in place which protect the environment as well as the palm oil industry workers.read more
How can global corporations source only sustainable palm oil
While palm oil is already one of the most environmentally friendly vegetable oils on earth, many global corporations such as Coca-Cola, Nestle and Unilever are committed to only using the most earth-friendly palm oil by insisting that it is produced sustainably.read more
Top blogger encourages families to have a sustainable Easter
In this article, blogger and TV contributor Carolina King encouraged moms to shop for Easter candy made with non-GMO Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil. She referred to Malaysia as, “One of the world’s most eco-friendly countries.”read more
In the News
There’s a global movement to preserve Malaysia’s rainforest species
Products whose manufacturers have committed to using only sustainably sourced palm oil helps to fund efforts to rescue & preserve Malaysia’s rainforest species. read more
Palm oil demand increases while global demand for sunflower oil fall
Logistical and economic impact of COVID-19 on the edible oil industry as a whole, and Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil specifically.read more
Guest article educates readers on Malaysian palm oil’s land use
“Genetically modified crops such as corn, soy and canola require as much as 10 times more land than palm oil. As our world population increases, the edible oil demand could easily lead to more deforestation. Thankfully, a large percentage of the nutritious palm oil in our U.S. food supply comes from Malaysia, where it is certified as sustainably produced."read more
How to save a Bornean pygmy elephant
Choosing products made with sustainable palm oil helps to fund wildlife conservation efforts in Malaysia’s rainforests.read more
Palm oil adds the ‘crisp’ to air frying
360 Magazine, a publication celebrating current trends, advises readers to brush their protein with Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil before air frying.read more
This top chef suggests you think about sustainability
Today’s diners often have higher standards, especially when it comes to the environment. A land-consuming main course with a side of genetically modified vegetable isn’t going to satisfy eco-savvy millennials.read more
Nutrition Myth Buster makes a science-backed case for choosing palm oil
Bowden followed the science — citing study after study — to explain why palm oil is actually a healthy cooking oil choice.read more
Expert encourages CBS viewers to eat more palm oil
Red palm oil is loaded with carotenoids, tocotrienols and other nutrients while some other “heart-healthy” oils are pro-inflammatory. read more
Research News
Try using nutrient-dense palm oil for baking healthier bread
Milled whole grains lose their vitamin E when exposed to air. So unless you’re baking with, and consuming, those grains within two days of their grinding, you’re missing out on this potent antioxidant. It doesn’t have to be this way. Instead of baking with soybean or canola oil, an Australian food scientist suggests using palm oil for healthier bread.read more
Pioneering study highlights what really belongs in a heart-healthy diet (infographic)
Infographic of the cutting-edge Malaysian diet and population study which highlights the study's advanced design and results.read more
Heart health 101: You can stop fearing all saturated fats, starting now
If you’re still listening to old advice about avoiding saturated fats, take a few minutes to educate yourself about eating for a more heart-healthy lifestyle. read more
Phase IIB clinical trial shows EVNol SupraBio benefits diabetic nephropathy
Oral supplementation of EVNol SupraBio for 12 months may significantly improve renal function in diabetic nephropathy subjects as assessed by serum creatinine1.read more
Early research suggests palm polyphenols may lower diabetes symptoms
If you have type 2 diabetes, or have been told that you are at risk of developing it, you may want to monitor promising new research on palm polyphenols.read more
Adults with metabolic syndrome get health boost from palm tocotrienols
Malaysian palm oil is a rich source of tocotrienols, which are part of the vitamin E complex. While extremely beneficial, many people aren’t getting enough tocotrienols from the foods they eat. read more
Tocotrienol, omega-3s, curcumin and astaxanthin synergistically improve inflammation and endothelial reactivity
A combined synergistic effect of mixed tocotrienols (EVNol), curcumin, omega-3s, astaxanthin and other nutrients (Freedom Softgels formulated by Tischon Corp, USA) was found to significantly reduce inflammatory markers and systolic blood pressure in healthy subjects, based on a study published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.read more
Influential physician speaks out on palm bioactives in our food supply
In this era of trendy ingredients and so-called superfoods, Peter Pressman MD, MS, FACN, is determined to routinely analyze the research. He wants to understand which natural ingredients offer the greatest potential health benefits.read more
Products
This top chef suggests you think about sustainability
Today’s diners often have higher standards, especially when it comes to the environment. A land-consuming main course with a side of genetically modified vegetable isn’t going to satisfy eco-savvy millennials.read more
How to read a candy label: Palm oil, beet dye among healthier choices
While moderation is still recommended, some candy manufacturers are trying to do the right thing by making gluten-free choices, using eco-friendly ingredients and insisting on higher quality ingredients.read more
The surprising differences between palm oil and palm kernel oil
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.read more
Why palm oil is a great dog food ingredient
Many dog owners care as much (if not more) about what’s in their dog’s food than they do what’s on their own plates.read more
Know your holiday fats! Using healthier oils may make a difference.
Some of these foods aren’t exactly heart-healthy, but you may be shocked to know how much cholesterol-raising saturated fat they contain!read more
Here’s why the “other” vitamin E deserves a place in your medicine cabinet
The excitement about tocotrienols is mounting as scientists around the world turn their attention toward this “other” vitamin E. While many of the studies are preliminary, they are providing evidence of this vitamin’s incredible potential. read more
Health mag reports that men are using tocotrienols to boost hair growth
In an Alternative Medicine magazine article, “The Nutrition Myth Buster” reported that major companies are launching hair-growth supplements made from tocotrienols, potent nutrients derived from Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil.read more
Moms: You’d better keep an eye on your kids’ Halloween candy
It’s frightening to think about the artificial colors and unpronounceable ingredients in Halloween treats. It’s frightening to think about the artificial colors and unpronounceable ingredients in Halloween treats.read more
Culinary
Smoke points: When even good oils go bad
If you’ve ever heated oil to the point where it starts to smoke, then you have exceeded its smoke point.read more
Olive oil vs. Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil: A side-by-side comparison
There is still some confusion about where and when to use this Malaysian Palm Fruit OIl versus olive oil, and factors for consideration.read more
Have you gained a few COVID curves? Don’t blame any single food.
Nutrition Myth Buster Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS told Houstonians in this FOX 26 interview that all the dietary advice since the 1980s was wrong.read more
Surprising ways dads can stay sustainable in the kitchen
Today’s men can stay sustainable in the kitchen in surprisingly macho ways, such as brewing your own beer and grilling with non-GMO Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil.read more
Try using nutrient-dense palm oil for baking healthier bread
Milled whole grains lose their vitamin E when exposed to air. So unless you’re baking with, and consuming, those grains within two days of their grinding, you’re missing out on this potent antioxidant. It doesn’t have to be this way. Instead of baking with soybean or canola oil, an Australian food scientist suggests using palm oil for healthier bread.read more
Stress eating doesn’t have to be unhealthy
Stress eating may be associated with unhealthy eating, which may make you feel worse so you continue the cycle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.read more
Why is palm oil used in chocolate?
Global demand for this sweet treat is expected to grow and with it the need for palm-based alternatives to cocoa butter, which sometimes is in short supply. read more
Happy Valentine’s Day to our keto friends
Ingredients from the tropical oil palm tree give rich, keto-friendly dark chocolate a definite edge over other sweet treats. read more
General
Influencers baked and grilled with palm oil. Here’s what happened.
We are looking for influencers who want to tell their audiences about the health &environmental benefits of Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil.read more
Palm Fruit Extract: Something new-tricious coming soon!
Coming soon: An exciting new premium, sustainable palm oil ingredient called Palm Fruit Extract that supports your mood, your heart and your immune system.read more
Why should Malaysian palm fruit oil top your New Year’s Resolution list?
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.read more
Ten tips for a trendy Thanksgiving
Update your Turkey day by making a few easy swaps, such as substituting natural Malaysian sustainable palm oil for your current vegetable oil. A trendy Thanksgiving isn’t so hard when you follow these 10 easy steps.
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Mars, Cadbury among latest to renew commitment to sustainable palm oil
International awareness of the need to support sustainable palm oil production is strong within the candy industry.read more
What eco-savvy moms need to know about Halloween candy and palm oil
Thankfully, American companies are increasingly using environmentally friendly ingredients such as Malaysian sustainable palm oil in their products. read more
Unfair bias: Malaysian leader asks tough questions about less sustainable oils
More than 85% of Malaysian palm oil plantations are now MSPO certified as meeting stringent sustainability standards.read more
Surprisingly healthy twist to fall comfort foods
A guest on Chicago’s Weekend Journal radio show gave Malaysian sustainable palm oil a good plug.read more