The macadamia nuts originate from Australia, just like kangaroos and koalas. It was in those lands where the first shoots of macadamia appeared, and today the Australian government seeks to protect the few wild trees that still produce the original macadamia nuts, indicates the Australian Macadamias organization.

Currently, South Africa holds the top spot in macadamia production, followed by Australia, Kenya, China, and the United States; in Latin America, Guatemala leads in the cultivation of the nut.

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Macadamia a natural butter

Thanks to its smooth and creamy flavor, gastronomes indicate that the macadamia nut is nature's butter. But in addition to great taste, this nut also provides various nutrients that make it a very complete food.
These are the components of the macadamia nut:

• B vitamins: thiamine or vitamin B1, pyridoxine or vitamin B6, riboflavin or vitamin B2, and niacin or vitamin B3.
• Minerals: manganese, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
• Fats: which are not cholesterol; on the contrary, they are good fats for the heart.
• As well as: proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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Benefits of macadamia

Unlike other nuts, such as pistachios, macadamias are composed of micronutrients that have a global positive impact on the overall health of their consumers.

1. Protect your heart
Macadamia contains a type of fat that does not damage the cardiovascular system. On the contrary, it reduces the risk of heart diseases while improving healthy blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels.

2. Improve your digestive system
Thanks to the fiber in macadamia nuts, cholesterol is reduced, and at the same time, intestinal transit is improved because it absorbs more water, leading to softer stools. It reduces instances of constipation. 

3. Provide a large amount of antioxidants
Like all nuts, macadamia provides important antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress, chronic diseases, and premature aging, especially if you are exposed to the sun or smoke.

4. Tighten your skin
The minerals in macadamia, its fats, and antioxidants work together to enhance skin vitality and promote good hydration.

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How to introduce macadamia into your daily diet?

In order to obtain the benefits of macadamia nuts, they can be consumed as a snack (just like peanuts, only roasted), in desserts, salads, or even in butters and plant-based milks.