A nutritionist has named a nut that reduces the risk of dying from heart disease

The cost of this nut is extremely high. This is due to the way it is grown. After planting the plant, it begins to bear fruit only after 10 years. It takes six months for the fruit to ripen. Such trees are able to produce nuts up to 100 years.

The unusual name was invented by botanist Ferdinand von Muller from Australia about 150 years ago. He decided to immortalize the memory of his friend, chemist John McAdam. Previously, this nut had these names: mullimbimbimbi, boomer, kindal-kindal.

To popularize the macadamia decided to popularize the macadamia, the director of the Brisbane Botanical Gardens in Gardens Point Walter Hill. The botanist independently grew trees and sold seedlings to different parts of our planet. This was facilitated by the captains of ships coming to Australia.

Today the main places of cultivation are New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Hawaii.

Nuts are a product without which it is difficult to imagine a healthy diet. Not only are they rich in fat, have a variety of types, but they are also very convenient, making them a good option for snacking. The most popular with most people are walnuts, almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts. But for some reason everyone forgets about macadamia, even though it is worthy of attention.

Like other nuts, first of all macadamia is a source of fats. This explains its high caloric content: 718 kcal per 100 grams. This nut contains 7 grams of protein, 76 grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates.

Useful properties

It is worth noting that there is no most useful or best product for the human body. Nuts are no exception. The fact is that scientists have not been able to identify any particular type of nuts that are more important for human health. All of them, like macadamia, have health benefits such as:

• the presence of vegetable protein;
• high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids;
• the content of fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin E, B vitamins, folic acid and many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals.

For example, macadamia helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Most studies show that consumption of any nut:

• significantly reduces the risk of dying from heart disease;
• reduces the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes;
• has a positive effect on blood pressure;
• minimizes the risk of gallstones;
• normalizes cholesterol levels.

Contraindications

Carefully to its use should be attentive to those people who are intolerant to this product or allergic to it. It is also necessary to remember about the high caloric content of macadamia. This is important for those who seek to reduce weight. A few peeled nuts a day will be quite enough.

How to consume?

Of course, it is best to consume nuts without salt and sugar. It is also worth choosing those that have not been roasted. You can also add them to salads, baked goods, bread and sauces.

Macadamia oil

In addition to the fruit itself, macadamia is also sold in the form of oil. It has one important feature: you can fry with it.

All the health benefits of any product are lost when high temperatures destroy the fatty acids. Deep-fried foods absorb the oil and add more calories to the dish. This is why you should replace vegetable oil with macadamia oil. Why? It has a high smoke point. It also keeps longer.

Oils such as pumpkin seed oil, walnut oil, and grape seed oil have a shelf life of about six months. On the other hand, avocado, rice bran and macadamia oils can be stored for a year if all storage conditions are met.

How to choose and store?

When choosing macadamia, it is important to pay attention to the following factors:

• flavor. The nut should have a pleasant odor. You should not take the product if there is a pungent or rancid flavor. This indicates stale or improper storage of the product;
• texture. Choose with a smooth shell, without roughness and dents;
• color. Quality macadamia has a uniform color: light cream or golden shade;
• tactility. Take the nut in your hands and touch it to the touch. It should be firm and dense. If the nut is easily squeezed or soft, it could be a sign of aging or spoilage.

Only buy nuts that are sold in airtight bags or jars. If you opt for nuts in a package, it should be of good quality. This will prevent moisture and air from getting in. Check that the packaging is intact and without damage. Pay attention to the information about the manufacturer and the shelf life of the product.

The shelf life depends on the type of nut. The longest shelf life is for macadamia in the shell. Products without shells are more vulnerable to high humidity, light and easily absorb foreign odors. But any nut should be stored in glass containers with a tightly closed lid, in a dark and dry place.

Try not to keep them in plastic bags, do not leave them in direct sunlight and in places with high humidity and temperature.

Include any nuts in your diet. Choose those that have not been processed. This will fill your diet with unsaturated fats necessary for health and bring new flavors to familiar dishes.