Old narratives can take a long time to die. This is especially true in the field of health and nutrition. Here, science moves at an astonishing rate, uncovering new evidence and data, often overturning outdated thinking. But “homespun wisdom” is as stubborn as it is unscientific, and it sadly continues to muddy the waters of debate.
A recent article speaking to the dangers of Palm Oil follows the old trope that remains pervasive despite being disproven by evidence.