Palm oil

Carolyn Gretton

The kind of fat that may push you toward insulin resistance

New research suggests the kind of fat you eat may matter more than the amount when it comes to insulin resistance. Here’s why one common fatty acid may worsen blood sugar control — and another may help protect it.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Processed food fats may not be so bad on our hearts

By now, you’re sure to have heard about the heart health dangers of processed foods. Relax, there’s good news: Some processed food fats may not be nearly as bad for our health as we were led to believe — within reason…

Carolyn Gretton

Palm oil’s toxic trait that fuels MS

Palm oil is a high-yield/low-cost crop, making it ideal for processed foods and a nightmare for health. Research into MS discovered its toxic trait: triggering mitochondrial damage that helps fuel brain inflammation…