Macadamia Health Benefits:

Macadamia nuts are originated from Australia, that belongs to the
family of proteaceae and scientifically known as macadamia
integrifolia. Macadamia nuts posses good flavor, delicious and tastes
sweet. Macadamia tress grown and found in wild tropical and
subtropical regions of Australia, Brazil, America, Hawaii islands and
in other parts of the world for its nutritional and health benefits.
Generally macadamia trees grow taller and begin to produce fruits that
contain nuts after 7 years of age.

Generally seven varieties of macadamia trees are found, out of which
two varieties of macadamia nuts are edible, which is being cultivated
around the globe. The two varieties namely, macadamia tetraphylia
which produce nuts encased in rough shells and macadamia integrifolia
produce nuts encansed in smooth shells. Macadamia nuts harvested
during summer season, and the nuts are conically shaped and found
inside white kernel or shell.

Macadamia health benefits include; macadamia nuts are hearty friendly
due to the presence of mono unsaturated fatty acids like palmitoleic
acid, oleic acid which reduces LDL and enhances HDL cholesterol levels
in the blood, it prevents Coronary Artery disease, improves heart
health, reduces blood pressure, along with the presence of
antioxidants. Macadamia nuts are enriched with selenium, which reduces
risk of heart disease and cardiovascular disorders and this mineral
acts as co factor for the production of enzymes called glutathione
peroxidase, which improves the function of cardiovascular system.

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