Though the health reports on this common food additive are conflicting, it can still be part of a healthy diet. Just be ...

Palm oil is in about half the packaged foods you see, yet it’s a hot topic for both health and environmental reasons. Experts say it’s not inherently toxic, but its high saturated fat content and ...

Palm oil is everywhere—especially in packaged foods—so knowing its benefits and issues helps you make smarter choices. Nutritionally, palm oil sits between coconut oil and olive oil, with mixed ...

Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and rainforests. Central Africa holds the richest variety, home to 52 species, while west Africa has 38 and ...

The oil palm tree is native to one of the largest contiguous blocks of lowland rainforest in West Africa, and provides food and habitat for many animals, including threatened species. Grown in ...

Monoculture palm oil production has come at the cost of rainforest habitat, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Researchers are conducting experimental trials in Malaysian Borneo to see if native ...

Palm oil takes up space in your kitchen, even if you don't realize it. Reach for a cookie or pull out a package of puff pastry dough for a weekend baking project, and chances are, palm oil is there.