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Al Arabiya.net – Jamal Nazi
Posted on: September 01, 2023: 11:04 AM GST Last updated: September 01, 2023: 11:50 AM GST
Macadamia nuts are tree nuts with a mild, buttery flavor and creamy texture, and are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Macadamia nuts can be stored at room temperature for 1 to 5 months, and it is best to keep them in an airtight container. Storing them in the fridge will keep them fresh for longer – up to one year.
While its health and nutritional benefits include losing weight, improving gut health, and protecting against diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, according to Healthline.
1. Rich in nutrients
A serving of 28 grams of macadamia nuts contains a high percentage of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals as follows:
• Calories: 204
• Fat: 23 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbohydrates: 4 grams
• Sugar: 1 gram
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Manganese: 58% of the recommended daily value
• Thiamine: 22% of the daily recommended value
• Copper: 11% of the daily recommended value
• Magnesium: 9% of the daily recommended value
• Iron: 6% of the daily value
• Vitamin B6: 5% of the daily value
Macadamia nuts are also rich in monounsaturated fats, which can promote heart health by lowering total and LDL cholesterol levels.
They are also low in carbs and sugar and moderate in fiber, a combination that makes them particularly beneficial for people with diabetes.
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2. Loaded with antioxidants
Macadamia nuts also include flavonoids, tocotrienols, and antioxidants that protect the body from cell damage and disease.
3. Promote heart health
Eating small amounts of macadamia nuts each day helps reduce heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol and inflammation.
4. Prevention of metabolic syndrome
Eating macadamia nuts regularly reduces the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and contributes to lower and more stable blood sugar levels.
5. Lose weight
Eating macadamia nuts can reduce the feeling of hunger and enhance the feeling of fullness, which can help in losing weight, especially since it contains fewer calories than previously thought.
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6. Improve gut health
The soluble fiber found in macadamia nuts aids digestion by feeding beneficial gut bacteria. In turn, your gut health can improve.
7. Promote brain health
Animal research shows that the tocotrienol content of macadamia nuts can protect brain cells from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. However, clinical research in humans is still needed.
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