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New year/new you: Some saturated fats may do a body good
Keep in mind that judging a food as harmful because it contains more saturated fat, or beneficial because it contains less, is outdated.read more
Low Carb Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a crispy fried chicken sandwich. A more nutritious, clean-keto version is possible.read more
Nutritionist helps San Antonio TV viewers kick the pandemic diet
Instead of eating high-sugar foods that can make us fat, sick, tired and depressed, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, told viewers to get back to real food.read more
Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
This dish is one of my favorite childhood memories. As all of my friends wanted macaroni and cheese, I would always ask for this. Topped with some lightly toasted breadcrumbs or croutons makes one of the simplest starter there is. The sauce will take less time than the pasta takes to cook. The addition of Red Palm gives you a boost of Vitamin A and E with a more complex flavor.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Your mom told you to limit your butter and egg consumption based on 1950s and 1960s research that is now considered outdated and flawed.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
Trendy Malaysian desserts inspire new uses for brown bananas
If you’re bored with making banana bread, and banana smoothies no longer float your boat, it’s time for some new uses for that overripe fruit sitting on your counter.read more
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.read more
Expert tells Fox news viewers how to prepare healthier holiday meals
Yes, it is possible to celebrate the season without ruining your diet. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS told Baltimore’s Morning News viewers that the secret is making a few simple swaps at the grocery store. Best of the all, the best-selling author says we don’t need to completely cut out snacks and sweets.read more
Sustainability
From tropical tree to table: The story of Malaysian palm oil
Read labels, and you’ll spot palm oil in everything from your kids’ favorite cookies to your premium nutrition bar. Here’s how this better-for-you ingredient journeys from the tropics to your table.read more
Malaysia strengthens its commitment to the environment
Malaysia has been a recognized leader in responsible palm oil production for decades. The country was the first to produce sustainable palm oil, has implemented a game-changing national certification program, and has now committed additional funds to support eco-friendly initiatives, including a reforestation program.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
Resolving to eat more sustainable foods? Consider Malaysian palm oil.
Oil palm plantations produce significantly more oil than annual crops, such as corn, soybean and canola. A single acre of oil palm produces 11 times more oil than soybeans, and 10 times more than sunflower.read more
Saving the elephants
Sabah, a state in Malaysia, is well known worldwide for its rich variety of wildlife including the protected Bornean elephants.read more
Malaysia’s Wildlife Rescue Unit releases 2019 annual report
Malaysia’s Wildlife Rescue Unit (WRU) rangers and veterinarians are dedicated to keeping their country’s abundant wildlife population safe and healthy.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
This food trend just keeps growing
Perennial crops also provide an environment where native animals can thrive, without fear of their habitat being destroyed for annual replanting. They are generally a lot more productive, too. That’s why perennial foods hold such promise for our world’s food supply. read more
In the News
How to make comfort foods healthier
Chef Gerard Viverito says cooking with white (yellow) or red Malaysian sustainable palm oil is a way to add nutrition to comfort foods.read more
Most-read stories of 2020 included a revealing MPOC interview
Among FoodNavigator-Asia’s top 10 most-read stories for the year was this interview with Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) CEO Datuk Dr. Kalyana Sundram.read more
How to manage brain fog
Good fats vs. bad fats. You’re going to be shocked to learn which ones fall into which category, and why!read more
Nutritionist helps San Antonio TV viewers kick the pandemic diet
Instead of eating high-sugar foods that can make us fat, sick, tired and depressed, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, told viewers to get back to real food.read more
Expert tells Fox news viewers how to prepare healthier holiday meals
Yes, it is possible to celebrate the season without ruining your diet. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS told Baltimore’s Morning News viewers that the secret is making a few simple swaps at the grocery store. Best of the all, the best-selling author says we don’t need to completely cut out snacks and sweets.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 role of certified sustainable palm oil in a clean keto diet
Those following a low-carb, keto diet are trying to make smart nutritional choices for their health. Now there’s evidence that some of these same food choices also benefit our planet.read more
Six published healthy eating tips may reduce your holiday guilt
Instead of overindulging on these questionable holiday foods, and then feeling terrible about it, improve them.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
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
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
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
Exclusive MPOC interview is among top 10 most-read industry stories
An exclusive interview with (MPOC) CEO Datuk Dr. Kalyana Sundram ranked among top 10 most-read Asia-Pacific food & beverage industry stories in August 2020.read more
Why boycotting palm oil would do more harm than good to the environment
While some environmental activists may consider palm oil to be bad for the environment, those familiar with the issues say it is the opposite. read more
Products
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
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
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
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
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
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
Culinary
New year/new you: Some saturated fats may do a body good
Keep in mind that judging a food as harmful because it contains more saturated fat, or beneficial because it contains less, is outdated.read more
Nutritionist helps San Antonio TV viewers kick the pandemic diet
Instead of eating high-sugar foods that can make us fat, sick, tired and depressed, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, told viewers to get back to real food.read more
Trendy Malaysian desserts inspire new uses for brown bananas
If you’re bored with making banana bread, and banana smoothies no longer float your boat, it’s time for some new uses for that overripe fruit sitting on your counter.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
This food trend just keeps growing
Perennial crops also provide an environment where native animals can thrive, without fear of their habitat being destroyed for annual replanting. They are generally a lot more productive, too. That’s why perennial foods hold such promise for our world’s food supply. read more
Six published healthy eating tips may reduce your holiday guilt
Instead of overindulging on these questionable holiday foods, and then feeling terrible about it, improve them.read more
Palm oil turns Thanksgiving leftovers into trendy treats
These up-to-date tips will help you easily transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into better-for-you meals using on-trend ingredients such as winter greens, healthy grains and Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil. read more
How to make a holiday meal without trans fats
Include heart-healthy Smart Balance spread for a buttery taste your family will love. As an added bonus, this spread is made with Malaysian sustainable palm oil. The Malaysian palm oil industry is a model for sustainable agriculture, so this meal will be good for the planet, too.read more
General
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
What you need to know about contaminants in edible oils
Clemens notes that while 3-MCPD was found to be carcinogenic to small animals, no direct human toxicology data are available. read more
Beach season: Another reason to cook with Malaysian palm oil
Some people tan easily in the sun, others burn. But there’s no question that the sun’s rays can damage our DNA and cause premature aging. This is another reason to start cooking with Malaysian palm oil. Your diet may be as important as the SPF of your sunscreen!read more