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Health Benefits of the Macadamia Nut
Macadamias are a high-energy food and contain no cholesterol. The natural oils in macadamias contain 78% monounsaturated fats, the highest of any oil including olive oil. Research is showing that monounsaturated fats can assist in lowering blood cholesterol levels and reduce the incidence of heart disease. Macadamias are also a good source of protein, calcium, potassium and dietary fiber and are very low in sodium. Health Professionals say these are all important for good health and well-being.
- Macadamia nuts are high in monounsaturated fatty acid (“good” fat), which can help reduce overall cholesterol levels. Eighty percent of fat in macadamia oil is monounsaturated – six percentage points higher than olive oil, which checks in at 78 percent.
- Macadamias contain flavenoids (a phytochemical) and tocopherols (vitamin E), which are potent antioxidants and can help protect against cancer and heart disease.
- Unsalted macadamia nuts contain no cholesterol and are low in sodium and saturated fats.
- One ounce, or 11 nuts, has two grams of protein.
- Macadamias contain vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and iron.
- The macadamia nut is one of the few foods that contain palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. In a recent study, indicators suggest the palmitoleic acid may actually aid in fat metabolism, possibly reducing stored body fat.
- Macadamia nut oil contains Omega 3, known to reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
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