Macadamia nuts are rich, flavorful nuts native to the continent of Australia, although they are also cultivated in Hawaii. These nuts made an important traditional food source for native Australians, who called them Jindilli or Kindal Kindal nuts.
Benefits
Can help lower a raised cholesterol level
May reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease
Contain an exceptionally high proportion of monounsaturated fats and an
unusually low percentage of saturated and polyunsaturated fats
Contain significant levels of protein, comprising essential and
non-essential amino acids. Macadamias contain all of the essential amino
acids, with most present at optimum levels
Have a high dietary fibre content of approximately 7%
Contain no cholesterol
Are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential in a healthy diet.
These include potassium (410mg per 100g), phosphorus (200mg per 100g),
magnesium (120mg per 100g) and calcium (64mg per 100g). Smaller amounts of
selenium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc are present. Macadamias contain
small but significant amounts of a range of vitamins including Vitamins E,
B1 (thiamine), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B2 (riboflavin), niacin and folate
(folic acid.)
Contain antioxidant phytochemicals known as polyphenols
