Macadamia nuts are calorie-rich nuts that are high in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals such as Manganese, Thiamine, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- High in monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that may boost heart health by lowering your total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
- Loaded with flavonoids and tocotrienols, antioxidants that safeguard your body against cellular damage and disease.
- Rich in antioxidants.
- Protect against both metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
- Macadamia nuts are also rich in omega-7 fat palmitoleic acid, which may protect against unwanted weight gain.
- Benefit your digestion and overall gut health.
- Contain flavonoids and tocotrienols and may help fight or kill cancer cells.
- Protect brain cells from conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Can be eaten whole, ground, raw, roasted, or as a nut butter and make for an interesting addition to main courses, snacks, and desserts.