Palm oil is everywhere in Nigerian kitchens. From egusi soup to jollof rice, banga soup to beans, it’s the ingredient that gives our food that rich taste and vibrant red color. For many families, cooking without palm oil feels incomplete.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
But here’s the bitter truth: too much palm oil may be slowly damaging your health in ways most Nigerians don’t realize.
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Palm Oil: Friend or Foe?
Palm oil itself is not evil. In fact, unrefined (fresh red) palm oil contains vitamin A, vitamin E, and antioxidants that are good for the eyes and skin. That’s why our forefathers lived long, healthy lives while eating foods cooked with palm oil.
The problem is how much and what type of palm oil Nigerians consume today.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
