Palm oil is once again under scrutiny in India, but the nutritional case against it is more nuanced than popular debate suggests. Used in moderation and within a balanced diet, experts say it can fit into household consumption patterns without being inherently harmful.
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"Palm Oil’s Nutrition Debate Turns to Science, Not Slogans"
Palm oil is once again under scrutiny in India, but the nutritional case against it is more nuanced than popular debate suggests. Used in moderation and within a balanced diet, experts say it can fit into household consumption patterns without being inherently harmful.
Palm Oil’s Nutrition Debate Turns to Science, Not Slogans
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New Delhi, India Just now (04:14 AM IST)•5 min read
Palm oil is once again under scrutiny in India, but the nutritional case against it is more nuanced than popular debate suggests. Used in moderation and within a balanced diet, experts say it can fit into household consumption patterns without being inherently harmful.
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