Hello steemians,
Today, I will be talking about one of the most useful fruit in the world and it is the "PALM FRUIT" because every part of this fruit is useful.
Palm kernel is the edible seed of the palm fruit. When processed, it derives two distinct oils: the outer part of the fruit gives us PALM OIL and the other part(kernel) gives us PALM KERNEL OIL. The pulp left after extracting the oil is the formed into palm kernel cake used in boilers to generate electricity for surrounding villages or palm mills and ald used as high-protein feed for cattle. The shells can be use for making fire to cook, it works like coal or firewood for cooking.
Today I will be talking only about the "PALM OIL".
PALM OIL
Palm oil is reddish in colour, and it is gotten from palm kernel. It is said to be one of the few highly saturated vegetable fats and it is semi-solid at room temperature. It is a common cooking ingredient in Africa especially in Nigeria where I originated from.
Due to its high oxidative stability of the refined product, it is used in the commercial food industries in other part of the world for frying.
USES AND IMPORTANCES
Palm oil is an important source of calories and also a food staple in poor communities.
It is use as cooking oil and shortening.
It is use for manufacturing margarine.
It is use for non diary creamers.
It is use for ice cream.
It is also use in product where animal fats are unacceptable on religious grounds.
HEALTH BENEFIT
It improves energy level because it contains BETA-CAROTENE which is very good for improving energy levels and boosting hormonal balance in the body.
It helps improves vision.
Prevents cardiovascular issues because it has high content of (HDL) CHOLESTEROL.
It reduces risks of cancer because palm oil contains TOCOPHEROLS, a form of VITAMIN E.
Supports healthy pregnancy because it contains VITAMIN A,D AND E.
It neutralize POISON.
It can be used to prevent brain disease,aging, for treating malaria ,high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cyanide poisoning.
It is use for weight loss and increasing the body's metabolism.
NOTE: If you have (LDL) cholesterol, avoid taking lot of palm oil.
SUMMARY
Palm fruit is unique and comes with so many usefulness. Today, I have only talked about one of it which is the "PALM OIL", as time goes on, I will be talking about the rest benefits of PALM FRUIT.
@imaama