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Don't fall for the ‘No Palm Oil’ trend. It's not giving you the full health picture
July 16, 2026 6:29 pm
The anti-palm narrative deserves closer scrutiny because at stake is the nutritional security of millions of Indians
Is palm oil bad for your health? Here’s what the science says
July 10, 2025 12:17 pm
Palm oil is among the most affordable and versatile edible oils globally, valued for its long shelf-life and neutral taste. Most packaged foods, including potato chips, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolates use palm oil.
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani on why food at home is made only in ghee: 'The most dangerous thing in life to eat is palm oil. It's suicidal'
July 06, 2025 1:43 pm
Concerns have been raised about hormonal imbalances and potential toxicity due to oxidised palm oil, according to Lovneet Batra, clinical nutritionist and founder, Nutrition by Lovneet
India: A Growth Frontier for Sustainable Palm Oil By Dr. Puah Chiew Wei
April 29, 2025 5:12 pm
Dr. Puah Chiew Wei is the author and the Director of Strategy and Policy of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC)
Why palm oil in breads, cakes and noodles may be blocking your arteries: PGI study has the answers
March 03, 2025 1:03 pm
Experts recommend using traditional oils and avoiding packaged food
ICMR says palm oil is healthy if used well: Here's how to do it right
May 31, 2024 1:26 pm
While palm oil is often a source of debate, the new ICMR guidelines acknowledge that moderate consumption can actually contribute to lower blood cholesterol levels
PepsiCo India conducts trials to replace palm oil in Lay’s; here's how it may affect quality, crispiness, and taste of chips
May 10, 2024 3:07 pm
“Replacing pure palm oil with a blend of sunflower oil and palmolein could potentially lower the saturated fat content of the chips, making them healthier,” says Ipsita Chakraborty, senior nutritionist at Hungry Koala
Malaysia eyes 'orangutan diplomacy' with nations that import palm oil
May 08, 2024 8:48 pm
The proposal comes after the European Union last year approved an import ban on commodities linked to deforestation, which could hurt palm oil. Malaysia, the world's second-largest producer of palm oil, has described the law as discriminatory.
India's March palm oil imports drop to 10-month low as sunoil jumps
April 11, 2024 1:17 pm
Palm oil imports fell about 2.5% in March from the previous month to stand at 485,354 metric tons, the lowest since May 2023, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said in a statement on Thursday.
Why palm oil, the most common ingredient in packaged food, is harmful for you
March 25, 2024 11:12 am
Did you know that palm oil is found in most common food items today? Find out what the risks are and which alternatives to choose
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