Nuts can be a nutritious part of any diet. But are some nuts better than others? The answer is yes. First of all, any nut roasted in oil or honey is going to be worse for you than a plain-roasted or raw nut. Walnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios in raw form can be added to a person’s diet in unlimited amounts. Another, less known member of the nut family is the macadamia nut. These nuts are native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in your nearest grocery store, or in one of those fancy Hawaiian coffee gift baskets. Macadamia nuts contain significant amount of fiber and B-complex vitamins, both essential to good health.
These cream-colored, sphere-shaped nuts are also full of antioxidants. Antioxidants can reduce the risks of certain types of cancer, and diminish the affects of aging.
Macadamia nuts, however, do have high-fat content at about 30-grams per a 12-nut serving. Those interested in adding macadamias to their diet should limit intake of other fats to decrease weight gain.
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