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Macadamias offer a multitude of health and wellbeing benefits
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Indulging your tastebuds with buttery, crunchy goodness while also improving your health?
Almost seems nuts and too good to be true…
Health experts recommend we eat at least one handful (30g) of nuts every day. Research suggests around 2 handfuls (60g) each day helps lower cholesterol, and that you can eat up to 120g nuts each day without gaining weight.
Some of the health benefits of macadamia nuts are:
Antioxidant Protection
Help fight cell damage, disease and cognitive decline.
Heart Health
Full of protective nutrients that can help improve several aspects of heart health.
Skin Superfood
Manganese and palmitoleic acid keep skin plump, smooth and glowing.
Diabetes Management
Help improve glycemic control in type 2 Diabetes and play
a role in Diabetes prevention.
Antioxidant Protection
Help fight cell damage, disease and cognitive decline.
Heart Health
Full of protective nutrients that can help improve several aspects of heart health.
Skin Superfood
Manganese and palmitoleic acid keep skin plump, smooth and glowing.
Diabetes Management
Help improve glycemic control in type 2 Diabetes and play
a role in Diabetes prevention.
Every macadamia contains a potent collection of beneficial nutrients
Healthy Fats
Highest content of good monounsaturated fat of all tree nuts.
Manganese
Important for antioxidant defenses, bone health and normal metabolism.
Natural Plant Sterols
Help lower cholesterol levels.
Low in sodium and contains potassium
Beneficial for blood pressure and heart health.
Source of fibre
Improves blood cholesterol and maintains healthy bowel function.
Antioxidants
Counter the effects of harmful free radicals.
Plant Omega-3 Fats
One of the few plant foods to contain ALA – an important short-chain omega-3 fatty acid beneficial for heart health.
Thiamine (B1)
Important for releasing energy from food and supports normal heart and nervous system function.
Plant Iron
Great for vegetarians or people reducing animal protein intake. Iron supports healthy blood and energy levels.
Vitamins & Minerals
Every handful provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals including manganese, magnesium, B1, niacin, copper, potassium and iron.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN RAW MACADAMIAS x DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS
