Macadamia

Macadamia

Other Names : Australian Nut, Bopple Nut, Bush Nut, Huile de Macadamia, Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia Oil, Macadamia tetraphylla, Noix d’Australie, Noix Macadamia, Noix de Macadam, Noix de Macadamia, Noix de Queensland, Noyer du Queensland, Nuez de Macadamia, Queensland Nut.
See also : Omega-7 fatty acids
Macadamia nut is the seed of the macadamia tree. Macadamia nuts are native to Australia. They are grown commercially in Hawaii and, to a much smaller extent, in California and Florida.

Special Precautions of Macadamia

• They can cause an allergy, but this is rare.
• Macadamia nut oil has been known to cause constipation in limited cases.
• risk for weight gain due to the heigh fat and calories

The benefits of Macadamia are

• Heart Disease : Oleic acid lowers blood pressure and inflammation. It’s what makes olive oil so effective at preventing heart disease. But macadamia oil has even more oleic acid. That’s because its monounsaturated fatty acid content is 15 percent higher. Olive oil is definitely more popular…but macadamia nut oil may be the better option for your health.
• Lowering cholesterol : Taking an average macadamia nut can add 18 calories to your diet. It would surprise you to know that macadamia nuts contain no cholesterol at all despite the fact that it contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, almost amounting to 86%, which aids in reducing blood cholesterol levels according to many studies. A study conducted at the Hawaii University reported that subjects who added macadamia nuts to their diet for one month were seen to have lower cholesterol levels. Therefore, researchers have recommended including macadamia nuts in one’s diet.
• Rich Source of Omega-7 fatty acids
• Eye Health: Some of the antioxidants in macadamia nut oil have been linked to boosting eye health, namely by preventing macular degeneration and slowing the development of cataracts. This is achieved through the same free-radical-neutralizing process as the other antioxidant effects of macadamia nut oil.
• Skin Health: One of the other antioxidants in macadamia nut oil, squalene, is somewhat rare and has a particularly strong impact on our skin. Squalene is a naturally occurring antioxidant in our body, but adding more through macadamia nut oil can help reduce oxidative stress on the body’s fats and the skin, helping to prevent wrinkles, age spots, slow healing rates, and other signs of aging.
• Shaving and Moisturizing: Although this is similar to the aforementioned benefits for the skin, macadamia nut oil can be a wonderful way to moisturize the skin on a daily basis, particularly for men who regularly shave. Rather than using traditional shaving oils, the smooth, anti-inflammatory nature of macadamia nut oil can help soothe the skin and moisturize it at the same time, leaving smooth, healthier skin behind.
• Hair and Lip Health: The rich acid content of macadamia nut oil also makes it beneficial for your hair; mixing it into natural shampoos can help to increase the shine and health of your hair, and strengthen the follicles in their beds, reducing hair loss. You can also make natural lip balm with macadamia nut oil and beeswax to significantly boost the appearance and health of your lips; the rapid healing properties help chapped lips very quickly and reduce any inflammation in sores or wounds.
• It’s more heat stable than olive oil, has more fatty acids, and has a more neutral taste. That makes it more versatile than other oils. You should be able to find it in just about any health food store.
• Energy Levels: Although the benefits to heart health and cholesterol balance are clear, macadamia nuts also feature an extremely high number of calories, which can represent a quick boost of energy to the body, something which the oil can also provide. However, you should be careful with the amount of macadamia nuts and macadamia nut oil that you consume, as it can quickly translate into weight gain and obesity, which comes with its own long list of health risks.
• Antioxidant Potential: Research has revealed that macadamia nut oil contains a high level of antioxidants, including tocotrienols, which can have a powerful effect on the overall health of the body. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize free radicals, the dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism that can cause a wide range of chronic diseases, including cancer, apoptosis, and cell mutation. The high antioxidant content in macadamia nut oil makes it a potent addition to your immune system and can help to clean out your entire system.