Nutritionists Recommend Palm Oil for Its Health Benefits
Nigerian nutritionists and lifestyle experts urge consumers to choose palm oil over vegetable oil due to its superior nutritional value. Palm oil contains essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins K and E, making it a healthier option.
According to Olufunmilola Adewumi, chief nutritionist at Shomolu General Hospital, palm oil offers numerous health benefits, including:
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– Enhancing vitamin A absorption
– Reducing oxidative stress and cancer risk
– Supporting brain and bone health
– Providing cardio-protective and anti-inflammatory effects
– Relieving pain and soothing skin conditions
Adewumi emphasizes moderation in oil consumption for a healthy lifestyle. Other nutritionists, Adaeze Oparaku and Momo Akwara, agree that palm oil is a better choice, especially when unbleached, and suggest incorporating both palm and vegetable oils in moderation. Akwara notes that vegetable oils become toxic when heated, making palm oil a safer option for Nigerian cooking methods.
