Packed with heart healthy oils, Macademia Nuts are considered to have the highest amount of beneficial monounsaturated fats of any known nut. They are great for lowering cholesterol, and are high in protein. Enjoy them raw in order to maximize the beneficial health benefits they have to offer.

Being so high in monounsaturated fat means that macadamia nuts are great for clearing out the old arteries. The magnesium and potassium in these nuts help take care of the rest of your body and are necessary for muscle, nerve and heart function, the body's water balance, overall energy levels, and activating B vitamins.

Did you know...
The Macadamia nut tree takes seven years to bear <
Macadamia nut trees can live for over 100 years.
A mature tree will produce 60 to 150 pounds of nuts a year.
The Macadamia nut tree does not begin to produce commercial quantities of nuts until it is 7-10 years old, but once established, may continue bearing for over 100 years. Macadamias prefer fertile, well-drained soils, a rainfall of 1000-2000 mm, and temperatures not falling below 10 _C (although once established they can withstand light frosts), with an optimum temperature of 25 _C. The roots are shallow and trees can be blown down in storms; they are also susceptible to Phytophthora root disease. Outside of Australia, commercial production is also established in Hawaii (the largest commercial producer), Brazil, California, Israel, Kenya, Bolivia, New Zealand, South Africa and Malawi.