Macadamia Oil:

Macadamia oil is a clear, light-yellow liquid that comes from pressed macadamia nuts.

People often overlook macadamia oil for cooking, but it is a healthful source of unsaturated fats, vitamin E, Omega 3 & 6 and antioxidants.

Nutrients:

Macadamia oil is rich in nutrients, including healthful fatty acids and potassium. Potassium's main role in the body is to help maintain normal levels of fluid inside our cells. Potassium also helps muscles to contract and supports normal blood pressure.

Monounsaturated fat:

It has high levels of monounsaturated fat. It may sound bad to have high levels of fat, but it is the type of fat that matters. These types of fats (monounsaturated) actually help to lower the bad type of cholesterol (saturated) which, in turn, can reduce a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke.

The high concentration of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) is considered the gold standard for helping to reduce inflammation.

Omega 3 & 6:

Macadamia oil is also very high in natural antioxidants and contains Omega 3 and Omega 6, which can have a powerful effect on the overall health of the body.

Antioxidants:

Macadamia oil is a source of antioxidants.

A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases (including heart disease and certain cancers). Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. Free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress.

This may play a role in aging and the development of a number of diseases, including cancer. Consuming antioxidants, however, may help counter these free radicals.

Oleic acid:

Macadamia oil is also rich in oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid that has antioxidant properties. Oleic acid supplements may help protect against the effects of oxidative stress and may have a beneficial effect on cancer and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Macadamia nuts are one of the only food sources that contain palmitoleic acid which is known to help speed up fat metabolism and reduce the body's ability to store fat which ultimately means increased weight loss. Macadamia nuts are also known to help rejuvenate the liver and discourage the craving for alcohol.

Vitamin E:

Macadamia oil also contains substances called tocotrienols, which are part of the vitamin E family. Research indicates that vitamin E and tocotrienols are potent antioxidants that may protect against cancer and a variety of other health conditions, including cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

Macadamia nut oil contains up to four times as much vitamin E than olive oil.

Cooking:

With a higher smoke point than some other oils, such as olive oil, it is perfect for sautéing, roasting, and grilling.

The smoke point of oil is the temperature at which it stops shimmering and starts smoking. The smoke point is also called the burning point of oil. Smoking is a sign that your oil is breaking down. When oils break down, they can release chemicals that give food an undesirable burnt or bitter flavour, as well as free radicals that can harm the body. Before using any oil, make sure that its smoke point can handle the cooking method you plan to use.

Its mild flavour also makes macadamia oil a good choice for baked goods or as an appropriate base for salad dressings and marinades.

Health benefits:

Weightloss:

Nut consumption has been linked to a lower risk of obesity.

The fat present in macadamia oil is monounsaturated which promote weight loss. Macadamia nuts are enriched in palmitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid increases fat metabolism and reduces fat storage.

Anti inflammatory:

Macadamia oil holds many powerful anti-inflammatory properties, with high levels of the ANTI-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids, as well as significant amounts of a naturally occurring antioxidant.

Heart health & Cholestorol:

The unsaturated fat in macadamia nuts could help tamp down high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and high blood sugar.

Consuming macadamia oil support heart health.

LDL cholesterol (the bad type) contributes to plaque in the arteries

HDL cholesterol (the good type), carries the LDL type back to the liver, where it is broken down and passed through the body. This lowers your bad cholesterol and results in less chance of heart disease or stroke.

Macadamias contain no cholesterol. Macadamias contain no trans fatty acids

Diabetes:

Macadamia nuts have shown in clinical trials that they can reduce insulin resistance and are part of a healthy diet that can improve your diabetes control or reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

These nuts are low in carbs and sugar and have a moderate fiber content. This combination makes them unlikely to spike your blood sugar levels, which may be especially beneficial for people with diabetes.

Macadamia nuts have a very low glycaemic index (GI) due to the small amounts of carbohydrate, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, protein and dietary fibre they contain.

GI is the measure of how quickly a food can raise your blood glucose levels. High GI is considered to be over 70. The GI of macadamias is only 10.

Macadamia nuts are an ideal food for those with diabetes or raised blood glucose levels.

Beauty:

Skin:

The vitamin E present in macadamia oil has many properties that may benefit a person’s skin. For example, it absorbs easily, making it a good moisturizer for very dry skin.

Macadamia nut seed oil is a very capable anti-aging ingredient, full of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and other nutrients to nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin.

The phenolic compounds also give macadamia nut oil its antibacterial and antifungal properties. This not only makes it essential for a healthy skincare regimen but also drastically increases the shelf life of the oil itself, making it the perfect base ingredient for skincare products.23 Aug

Hair:

Many people use pure macadamia oil to strengthen and condition their hair.