Macadamia Nuts help you live longer

General health benefits of macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts contain a range of nutritious and health promoting nutrients that make them an important part of our diet. A regular intake of macadamias promotes good health, longevity and a reduction in regenerative diseases.

Heart disease

Macadamia are 100% cholesterol free and are highly beneficial in helping to reduce cholesterol levels. These nuts are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats which are said to be cardio protective. Macadamias also lower the level of triglycerides, which in turn reduces the risk of coronary disease.

Antioxidants

Macadamia nuts have a high level of flavonoids which help to prevent cells from damage and protects us from environmental toxins. These flavonoids convert into antioxidants which search out and destroy free radicals, protecting our bodies from various diseases including breast, cervical, lung, prostrate and stomach cancers.

Weight loss

The fat in macadamia is monounsaturated fats which promote weight loss. Macadamia nuts are rich in palmitoleic acid, and omega 7 fatty oils that provide building blocks for the enzymes which control the burning of fat and curb the appetite.

Proteins

Macadamias contain a significant level of protein. Protein forms muscles and connective tissues in our bodies and also helps to maintain  healthy  hair, nails and skin.

Dietary fiber

Macadamias contains around 7% of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber comprises of complex carbohydrates and includes many types of soluble and insoluble fiber. Dietary fiber promotes satiety, provides roughage, aids digestion and assists in reducing constipation and several other related diseases.

Bone health

Phosphorus in macadamia nuts plays a variety of roles including good bone and teeth mineralization, metabolism, absorption and transportation of nutrients. Calcium also helps in the formation of teeth and bones. Manganese in macadamia helps the body to deposit new bone tissue, so that the skeleton stays strong as you age. Omega 3 prevents osteoporosis and reduces the severity of arthritis.

Brain health

Macadamia promotes health of the nervous system. Copper in macadamias helps to make neurotransmitters, the chemicals which our brain cell uses to send chemical signals.