What is macadamia nut

What is macadamia nut? It is obvious that macadamia nut must come from Western countries and is not a specialty of our country. Macadamia nut is not a fruit, but a dried fruit. We call macadamia nut the king of dried fruits, which shows the status of macadamia nut. We also call macadamia nut Australian walnut or Queensland nut. The nutritional value and economic value of macadamia nut are very high.

Macadamia nuts are not only edible but also have good medicinal effects. Macadamia nuts have obvious health-care effects. Regular consumption of macadamia nuts can prevent atherosclerosis, prevent and treat diabetes, and inhibit the spread of cancer cells. Macadamia nuts have a protective effect on our joints and skin.

Atherosclerosis is one of the most common diseases in industrialized countries, and the occurrence of atherosclerosis is closely related to dietary habits. Macadamia oil, a natural vegetable oil with a very high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, not only does it contain no cholesterol itself, but it can also lower the level of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the blood while maintaining or even increasing the level of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). This two-way regulatory effect that kills two birds with one stone is not possessed by other fats. This is why macadamia oil can prevent heart disease.

It has been medically proven that macadamia oil is very effective in lowering blood pressure. In a study conducted abroad in 1996, 16 women with high blood pressure agreed to eat macadamia oil for one month. As a result, their average blood pressure dropped from 161/94 to 151/85, with both diastolic and systolic blood pressure dropping by almost 10 mmHg.

The monounsaturated fatty acids rich in macadamia oil can lower blood pressure, regulate and control blood sugar levels, and improve lipid metabolism in diabetic patients. It is the best source of fat supplement for diabetic patients. In addition, the antioxidants rich in macadamia oil can limit the peroxidation process in the body of diabetic patients. Dr. Jean Carper, a famous American doctor of medicine, said: "Oleic acid can lower blood pressure, balance blood lipids and blood sugar and make them normal." For diabetic patients who find it difficult to see a doctor regularly, it is relatively easy to stick to diet therapy.

Tumors and cancer:

Among people who regularly consume macadamia oil, the incidence of various cancers is very low, especially breast cancer and gastrointestinal system cancers, which are significantly lower than other people. Due to the consumption of macadamia oil, the incidence of lung cancer in the Mediterranean region is 50% lower than that in the United States. Studies have found that macadamia oil can reduce the rate at which ketone derivatives of carcinogens form tumors in the intestines. The protective effect of macadamia oil is related to its rich content of monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and other trace elements. They work synergistically with each other to enhance the protective effect. Among anti-tumor foods, the intake of macadamia oil (along with vegetables and fruits) is particularly important.

A breast cancer-related study reported that women who consumed macadamia oil at one meal a day could reduce their cancer risk by 25%, and if they replaced other cooking oils with macadamia oil, they could reduce cancer by 50%. Studies have shown that women who consume more monounsaturated fatty acids have a significantly lower rate of breast cancer. Researchers suggest that people should replace polyunsaturated fatty acids with monounsaturated fatty acids, that is, replace other edible oils with macadamia oil, so as to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

In another study, researchers showed that beta-sitosterol, a plant fat found in macadamia oil, could prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells. A recent study shows that macadamia nut oil can prevent colon cancer. After reacting with stomach acid, macadamia nut oil can prevent the attack of colon cancer and rectal cancer.

Long-term consumption of macadamia oil can keep people's blood lipids at a healthy level. Due to the biphasic regulatory effect of macadamia oil on blood lipids, it can effectively reduce blood viscosity, thereby preventing atherosclerosis and effectively protecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system. The latest research suggests that macadamia oil can prevent thrombosis and control blood pressure.

Above we introduced what macadamia nuts are. We know that macadamia nuts are the king of dried fruits and have very high economic value. Macadamia nuts are very nutritious. If we often eat macadamia nuts, we can prevent and treat cancer, and also prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease. Macadamia nuts are very good health products.