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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.



healthful·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 E
 or 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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