The Palm Oil Miracle.The Palm Oil Miracle Dr. Bruce Fife Piccadilly Books Ltd. PO Box 25203, Colorado Springs, CO 80936 9780941599658, $15.95 The Palm Oil Miracle: Discover the Healing Power of Palm Oil is a fascinating guide to the healthful health·ful adj. 1. Conducive to good health; salutary. 2. Healthy. health  ful·ness n. and nutritional properties of palm
oil, especially virgin (red) palm oil. Palm oil is a natural source of
tocotrienol, an antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene proven to help reverse heart disease and
fight cancer. As a natural vegetable oil, palm oil contains no trans
fatty acids or cholesterol, and has proven useful to doctors and
government agencies as an inexpensive means to treat vitamin-deficiency
related illnesses. Palm oil's many benefits include improving blood
circulation, supporting healthy lung and liver function, strengthening
bones and teeth, protecting against mental deterioration including
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. , providing a dietary source of vitamin E vitamin Eor tocopherol Fat-soluble organic compound found principally in certain plant oils and leaves of green vegetables. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in body tissues and may prolong life by slowing oxidative destruction of membranes. and beta-carotene, boosting one's immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. , and much more. A number of recipes and guidelines for cooking with palm oil round out this user-friendly tribute to a healthful food. |
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