Dangers of Palm Oil with Dr. Gary Shapiro
This is an encore presentation of an interview we did with Dr. Gary Shapiro from 2020. Palm Oil is touted as a “miracle ingredient,” found in more than 50% of all packaged products consumed in the US. It renders makeup smooth, keeps ice cream from melting, and moisturizes our hair and skin. It is a hot commodity; giving rise to plantations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. At 66 million tons annually and 10% of permanent global cropland, palm oil is a prevalent, economically appealing crop. Although popular, the cultivation and expansion of this supposed cash crop can come at the expense of…
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