Health Benefits of Macadamia Nuts
By Irina Bright.
Macadamia nuts.
Macadamia nuts are thought to have originated in the Australian rainforests where native people had consumed this food for thousands of years.
Macadamias are popular as a snack and as a confectionary ingredient. Macadamia oil is also used in cosmetic products.
At least 75% of the content of these nuts are made up of healthy fats, most of which are mono-unsaturated. (Ref. 1)
Some notable nutrients in macadamia nuts are: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin E plus calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and a lot more. (Ref. 1)
This nutrition may help us to gain more energy and feel generally better - both physically and mentally.
Written by: Irina Bright
Original publication date: 2013
Republication date: 2020
References.
1. USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (2013). Nutrient data for 12131, Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw. Release 25. Retrieved June 4, 2013 from: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3653