Delicious, sweet and full of irresistible flavor, the macadamia nut easily blends with sweet delicacies and can be sprinkled lavishly by talented chefs over gourmet meals. The nuts are widely employed in professional confectionary. You may find recipes for cakes, desserts, as well as incredible main courses. You can serve them roasted and spiced, or raw. The butter and the oil of macadamia, when added to dishes gives pleasure to even the most spoilt culinary senses. The macadamia nut is loved by many simply for the delight of the palate, but also because it contains an unrivaled amount of healthy nutrients. The healthy serving, which dietitians recommend is 15 macadamias per day.

1. Macadamia is an excellent source of energy

The carbohydrates contained in these nuts include sugars, which turn into abundant power such as fructose, sucrose, glucose, and maltose, as well as some starchy materials. A lot of companies include macadamia in their high energy products: yummy bars and snacks for active and bountiful life.

It contains thiamine, aka Vitamin B1, which is vital for turning food into force. The deficiency of thiamine can be fatal for the human organism.

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2. It reduces oxidative stress

Macadamias contain flavonoids, which then turn into antioxidants and shield our organisms even from various types of cancer. Flavonoids help release cells from the toxins coming from the environment.

Antioxidants are on a mission to find the free radicals in our bodies and destroy them, thus protecting our body from diseases. Therefore macadamias along with other kinds of nuts are among the most powerful cancer-fighting foods in our nutritional programs.

3. Macadamia reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and boosts good cholesterol (HDL)

But why is this battle in the organism, why do we need help for balancing cholesterol?

LDL develops plaque – an accumulation, which can clog the arteries and ruin their flexibility. This condition is called atherosclerosis and it is a scary and dangerous one.

HDL helps remove LDL from the arteries and returns it to the liver, which then breaks it down and releases the body from it. A healthy level of HDL may protect a man from a heart attack.

4. Macadamia is rich in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium

Those three substances are essential for the bone growth and teeth health and the movement and absorption of nutrients. Magnesium not only performs a vital role in constituting the cells, tissues, and bones of the human body. It also supports the muscles and the brain functions and aids to stabilizing the rhythm of the heart.

5. Macadamia is number one nut source of monounsaturated fats

The fats in macadamia are mostly monounsaturated and they are extremely beneficial for weight loss. Besides you need only a few nuts to become satisfied.

Macadamia oil can be applied externally, as well as internally. Oleic acid, which is an unsaturated fat occurs naturally in macadamias, making macadamia oil the best choice in the composition of products for the dry or mature skin. Oleic acid contributes to the beauty products properties of moisturizing and regenerating and it is of course anti-inflammatory – perfect for the sensitive skin beauty routine.

6. They help sustain your hair, skin, and nails

Consuming macadamias is doing good to your skin and making it ageless by reducing wrinkles. They contain vitamins which boost hair-growth and that is why they have been added to some of the best hair shampoos and other care products. They make skin youthful and glowing and hair strong and lustrous. Especially the macadamia nut oil prevents breaking the hair and reverse the damage on it. Unlike other oils, it doesn’t make the hair greasy. When you rub some oil upon your palms and apply it through the hair it looks fairly conditioned.

7. Macadamias are a great source of protein

Proteins are among the most essential components of human diet and they are absolutely necessary for nutrition.

The name “protein” is derived from a Greek word “proteios,” which stands for “primary, or holding the first place.” After the water, that our organisms are mainly comprised of, protein has the second highest percentage as material of the human body. Protein provides a lot of calories and energy – the only other substance, which provides such rich calories is alcohol, however, unlike protein, we do not need alcohol for our survival.

Still, compared to other nuts, macadamia is rather richer in fats than in protein.

8. It lowers the risk of heart disease

Heart disease is the most popular cause of death for both sexes in the USA. Therefore high blood pressure is truly a risky factor in heart health and it is referred to as “the silent killer.”

Macadamia is in general good for the heart. The healthy fats in its composition help keep the arteries in vibrant and healthy condition.

Did you know that laughing actually expands and relaxes blood vessels in defense of the heart? Smile at your macadamias! They are literally “unbreaking” your heart.

9. They control your appetite

They are packed with dietary fibers, which can help you feel satiated and they contain some complex carbohydrates which help with digestive problems. Moreover, the palmitoleic acid macadamias contain has got the ability to enhance fat metabolism, which reduces the storage of fat – so that you eat well, and you are finally slimmer.

10. They are good for your gut health

They have both soluble and insoluble fibers in their composition. These fibers help the bowel movement to be healthy and regular. Their function relieves from chronic constipation and piles. The macadamia helps you feel fed, while it removes toxins from your body and assists the digestion.

Macadamias and the oil and butter produced from them are among the 150 healthiest foods on Earth.

Like most of the other nuts, they are nutritionally omnipotent. As plenty of things coming from the Hawaii islands, macadamia nuts are servings of joy. Actually macadamia and chocolate blend for a traditional and absolutely wonderful combination. Macadamias are among the most wanted nuts in the world.

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