Palm oil is not a bad fat when consumed in moderation.
Consumption of palm oil in moderation and consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet does not pose significant health risks.
However excess consumption of palm oil can be bad for your health.
Palm oil is around 50 percent saturated fat, that is linked to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart disease.
Palm oil is healthy in moderation as palm oil contains antioxidants such as tocotrienols which is a type of vitamin E as well as vitamins A and vitamins E.
Palm oil is also often used as a natural alternative to trans fats, which are known to cause health issues and be harmful to heart health.
Consuming of palm oil in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet is safe.
Other oils such as canola oil and olive oil are also more healthy oils than trans fats oils as they have more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Palm oil is high in saturated fat, but also contains beneficial nutrients that can be a better choice than trans fats.
Healthier oils such as olive oil or canola oil can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Saturated fats are linked to high cholesterol as well as an increased risk of heart disease and other chronic health conditions.