Description
Macadamia nut oil, or macadamia oil, is an oil collected from the nuts of the macadamia plant, which is native to Australia. Macadamia oil is most often used in cooking, but can also be taken as a supplement. The nuts themselves are high in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E, manganese, thiamin, and copper and may help with weight loss. You can take macadamia nut oil can as a daily supplement pill or use it as a replacement for olive oil when cooking.
Time Commitment
Less than 5 minutes per day
Suggested Frequency
Every day
Time of Day
Anytime
How to Do It
- If using macadamia oil in the kitchen, use as you would olive oil.
- If using as a supplement, follow the directions given on the bottle.
Required Equipment
Macadamia nut oil supplement or Macadamia oil.
Benefits
- Improves heart health
- Improves metabolic syndrome
- Improves glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes
- Prevents cancer
- Protects brain from the development of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Prevents weight gain
- Staves off hunger
- Helps you live longer
- Improves digestion and gut health
- Boosts eye health
Why it works
Overall, macadamia is a healthy source of unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Macadamia oil’s high levels of monounsaturated fat, which, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), can lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), thereby reducing a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke. Additionally, the oil’s high levels of oleic acids protect against oxidative stress related to aging, while the vitamin E in macadamia oil may offer your body protections against cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological diseases.
Possible Side Effects
- Can cause a severe allergic reaction in those allergic to tree nuts.
- Can cause constipation in some cases.
- May cause weight gain if consumed in excess due to it’s high levels of fat.
Tips
- Do not consume if you are allergic to tree nuts.
- Read the ingredients on the label to ensure there is no added sugar and/or salt.
- Macadamia nuts are high in calories (approximately 204 calories per 28 grams). Do not over consume.
- Macadamia oil is an excellent choice when frying and sauteing food because it has a high heat capacity (410°F / 210°C).
- Today, they are also harvested in Hawai’i, South Africa, Brazil, and New Zealand.
Supporting Studies and Articles
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324233#metabolic-syndrome-and-diabetes
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4116170/
- https://sciendo.com/article/10.5372/1905-7415.0901.365
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4333972/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/macadamia-nuts#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18356332/
- http://www.101healthybody.com/food-diet/food-groups/fats-oils/macadamia-nut-oil
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27141883/
- https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-macadamia-nut-oil-and-its-side-effects
