Macadamia Nut Oil

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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.