How and how much macadamia nut is consumed

The macadamia nut is renowned for its outstanding taste, nutritional and healing properties. Of all nuts, it has the most diverse vitamin and mineral complex, which allows it to be used for the treatment and prevention of a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

Regular use of nuclei has a beneficial effect on the health of the heart, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, digestive organs, and the nervous system. In addition, macadamia is rightfully considered the highest-calorie nut, which must be taken into account when compiling a menu.

How much does one nut weigh

In total, there are 5 types of macadamia, of which only two are cultivated - Macadamia tetraphylla and Macadamia integrifolia (ternifolia)... The main plantations are concentrated in Australia, California, South Africa, Brazil, and Hawaii. The climatic conditions of Russia are not suitable for growing walnut, it is exported by the producing countries, hence the high price of the product.

Peeled kernels or in shells are on sale. The weight of 1 macadamia nut without shell ranges from 3-4 g, in shell - 5-6 g... 100 g of macadamia is about 45-50 nuts.

Macadamia nut: how and how much to eat per day

As a source of carbohydrates and fats, nuts are best consumed in the morning. They provide the body with energy that is expended throughout the day and does not build up as new fatty deposits on the hips and waist. In addition, macadamia fiber increases stamina and performance, stimulates physical activity, which helps burn additional calories.

Macadamia can be used as a major dietary component. Nuts satisfy hunger well, provide quick and long-term satiety, due to which there is no need for snacks, more energy is consumed than it comes with food, the body begins to spend fat reserves, excess weight goes away. The fiber contained in nuts has a positive effect on digestion: it regulates metabolism, cleanses the intestines of toxins and toxins, normalizes stool, without which healthy weight loss is impossible.

To control weight or get rid of extra pounds, it is necessary to reduce the calorie content of the diet to 1200-1400 kcal for women, 1600-1800 kcal for men, and limit the amount of macadamia to 30-50 g. Otherwise, with excessive use, the opposite effect is observed - weight gain.

The benefits and harms of macadamia for the body directly depend on the quality of the product. When choosing fruits, pay attention to organoleptic properties and appearance. Nutritionists recommend buying unpeeled nuts, as the shell protects the kernels from microbes, preserves the taste and useful properties of macadamia.

If the choice is made in favor of shelled kernels, choose unroasted nuts, without spices and salt. Heat treatment reduces the amount of substances valuable to the human body, and spices, preservatives and other additives increase appetite, retain fluid, and cause intoxication of the body.

Daily consumption rate

If consumed in moderation and reasonably, macadamia will not harm your health. However, when using any product, it is important to know when to stop. How much you can eat macadamia nut per day depends on a number of factors - age, the presence of concomitant diseases and contraindications, the daily diet.

Nutritionists recommend to consume 30 g of nuts per day (this is 10-15 fruits, depending on the size), for children and adolescents - half as much.It is necessary to limit the number to 5-10 nuts for pregnant women, lactating women, people with gastrointestinal diseases.

What you can eat with

Macadamia goes well with other foods. The kernels are consumed fresh or pre-fried in a dry frying pan. Nuts are used as a full-fledged snack or addition to breakfast, lunch. In the evening and before bedtime, nuts are undesirable - they are digested for 3-4 hours and can disrupt sleep.

Council. Soak the peeled kernels for 1.5-2 hours in cold water. In this form, they are easier to digest without loading the digestive tract.

Crushed nuts are added to fruit and vegetable salads, to meat, fish, poultry, baked goods, desserts, and confectionery.

Why you can't eat a lot of macadamia nuts

The main reason for limiting the daily value of macadamia is high calorie content - 718 kcal per 100 g. Kernels contain a lot of fat (75.8 g), an excess of which leads to weight gain. In addition, nuts are very nutritious and heavy on the stomach. Frequent and heavy use can cause unpleasant symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract, such as heartburn, bloating, flatulence, nausea, colic. People with digestive problems are at increased risk of worsening diseases.

Macadamia is also a strong allergen. Exceeding the permissible norm threatens the development of allergic reactions, such as a rash on the body, peeling and redness of the skin, itching, swelling.

For reference. Macadamia is toxic to dogs.

Despite the fact that many consider macadamia to be harmless, there are contraindications for it:

• bowel and pancreatic diseases;
• allergy to nuts;
• obesity 3-4 degrees;
• type 2-3 diabetes mellitus;
• arterial hypotension;
• severe hepatic / renal failure.

Conclusion

Provided there are no contraindications, the use of macadamia will only benefit. It serves as an additional source of omega-3, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, dietary fiber, which ensure active vital activity of the body, good health and well-being.

The main condition is to observe the measure: abundant and excessive use of macadamia can harm health, provoke an exacerbation of diseases of the digestive system. The measure must be observed for those who follow the figure or seek to lose weight.