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Palm Shortening Or Coconut Oil
Palm shortening and coconut oil are refined plant-derived fats used in cooking and baking for texture, stability, and high saturated fat content. They are calorie-dense and provide fat with little to no protein or carbohydrate.
Beneficial properties
heat-stable cooking fat
long shelf life
provides dietary fat
plant-derived lipid source
Nutritional highlights
These fats are composed mostly of saturated fatty acids, contain vitamin E in small amounts depending on processing, and provide concentrated calories with minimal micronutrients overall.
Conditions it helps with
Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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