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I think palm and coconut oil are similar. For two good articles on coconut oil and health benefits try www.nexusmagazine.com then scroll down and on left col. under recent articles look for one on Benefits of Coconut Oil, I forgot exact title, by Mary G. Enig, PhD which appeared in Nexus Mag Vol 9, No. 2 & 3 (two part article) The articles are reprinted therein.

Cajun/Creole are unique cooking styles developed from influences of local ethnic groups in La. Cajuns came from Souther France in early 1600's. Creoles were local population of New Orleans, a melting pot of Indian, Spanish, French and African. Many current La. foods are blends of subject two styles, i.e. gumbo, roux and use of okra and tomatoes. Cajun cooking is unique to andouille sausage, red beans/rice. Creole cooking includes etoufee, jambalaya, pralines. Source: Dallas Morning News Food Section few years back and Confident Cooking book-"Step by Step Cajun cooking available at many Half-Price Book Stores.