Macadamia Nuts

The macadamia nut tree originated in the rain forests of Queensland, Australia. It takes about seven years for the macadamia tree to bear fruit. The fruit is generally gathered by hand during most of the year except for July and August.
Macadamias are the creme de la creme among nut connoisseurs and prized by cooks for the creamy texture and exotic, buttery taste they add to recipes. This tasty, upscale nut contains no cholesterol and is low in sodium and saturated fats. Over 80 percent of the fatty acids in macadamias are monounsaturated. That's more monounsaturates than those found in olive oil! Monounsaturated fat (often called good fat) has been shown to lower blood cholesterol, possibly having a cleansing effect on the arteries and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Rich in:
- Vitamin A
- Thiamine
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Iron
- Palmitoleic acid

Benefit(s)
- Aids fat metabolism
- Reduce stored body fat
- Lowers blood cholesterol