Palm oil helps increase good cholesterol

Palm oil is frequently incorporated into pastries to give them that crispiness and crunch, as well as to prolong their shelf life. Photos: Filepic

Palm oil has often received bad press due to its perceived cholesterol-raising effects. High cholesterol levels, as most people are aware, are a risk factor for heart disease.

Because of this, many health-conscious people try to avoid this vegetable cooking oil.