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Though palm oil is very healthy for the skin and body, it's often hard for it to shake the preconceived notion that it is an unhealthy, greasy oil that should not be consumed. However, recent studies have shown that the oil is quite healthy and may enjoy the same level of exposure and popularity as coconut oil if the correct information regarding the oil was more available.
One of the reasons that palm oil gets a bad reputation is because of the various states it can be found in. It is available in various levels of oxidation and as such, can be potentially dangerous if it is too oxidized. Fresh palm oil should always be the option you choose in this regard.
The same can be said for any type of palm oil that is hydrogenated or processed. Unrefined and cold-pressed palm oil is the way to go. Here are some key benefits of palm oil.
Increased Energy
One of the reasons that many of us find that we have a problem with fatigue and lack of energy is because we're not getting the proper amount of fat required to fuel our brain and our body. The amount of beta-carotene present in palm oil is very high.
In fact, it is one of the main components of the oil and accounts for the reddish, orange hue that the oil has. Not only is it good for increased energy but it's also a great way to balance out the hormones in your body.
Helps Vision
The health of your eyes is very important and should not be taken for granted. Beta-carotene is one of the most vital elements that greatly affects the health and function of your eyes. Beta-carotene acts as a powerful defense mechanism that helps to ward off free radicals that are responsible for the cellular breakdown in the body.
This type of breakdown is the primary cause of vision issues. If you start to have problems with your eyes or vision, you should definitely give palm oil a try. If you'd like to be preemptive, add it into your diet before it becomes an issue, which can sometimes be the case as you grow older.
Increase Vitamin Efficiency
This is especially true for pregnant women who are at risk when they are carrying an unborn baby. The amount of vitamins A, D and E are found in considerable amounts in red palm oil. These vitamins help to protect both mother and baby during the key developmental stages.
Ensuring that the baby is getting all the vitamins and nutrients it needs for a healthy gestation period is of the utmost importance. Incorporating palm oil into the diet can help ensure that vitamin deficiencies aren't an issue.
You can cook with the oil in various ways. Use it to make salad dressings or to saute vegetables. Having the right amounts of all the necessary nutrients during a pregnancy is especially important at such a critical time for the body.
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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.
