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 and nutritional properties of palm oil, especially virgin (red) palm oil. Palm oil is a natural source of tocotrienol, an antioxidant 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, providing a dietary source of vitamin E and beta-carotene, boosting one's immune system, and much more. A number of recipes and guidelines for cooking with palm oil round out this user-friendly tribute to a healthful food.