Health Benefits and Other Info
Energy Powerhouse
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Macadamia nuts have sweet taste and are rich source of energy, provide about 718 cal/100g,one of the highest among nuts.
· The nuts are packed with many contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and
vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
· 100 g of macadamia provides 8.6 g of dietary fiber and good source of phytosterols and beta-
sitosterols but contains no cholesterol.
Healthy Alternative
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Macadamia nuts are free in gluten and, therefore are a popular ingredient in the preparation of glutenfree food formulas. These formula preparations are in fact healthy alternatives in people with wheat food
allergy and celiac disease.
Mineral Source
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The nuts are excellent source of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc.100g nuts provide 3.6 mcg of selenium. Selenium is cardio-protective and an important anti-oxidant
cofactor for glutathione
peroxidase enzyme.
· They are also rich in many important B-complex vitamins, vital for body functions. 100g of nuts provide
15% of niacin, 21% of pyridoxine (vit.B-6), 100% of thiamin,
and 12% of riboflavin.
Multi-tasking
Macadamias
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The nuts are also containing small amounts of vitamin-C, vitamin E. Both these fat soluble vitamins arepotent anti-oxidant activities which serve to protect cell membranes and DNA from harmful oxygen free
radicals.
· Sweet, refreshing macadamias are packed with essential minerals, vitamins and heart friendly
mono-unsaturated fatty acids.