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Hawaii University reported that subjects that had added macadamia nuts to their diet for only one month had total cholesterol levels of 191 mg/dL compared to others who were consuming the American Heart Association Step 1 Diet (193 mg/dL) or those eating the typical American diet (201 mg/dL). The greatest effect of the diet change was on the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction of the blood total cholesterol. For the macadamia group, crushed unsalted macadamia nuts were added to sauces, casseroles and other recipes. Because of the high calorie content of the nuts, the researchers warned that the macadamia nuts should be used as a substitute for sources of saturated fats in the diet. Simply eating macadamia nuts on top of a normal diet would only add extra calories and probably negate any benefits.
Eating healthy does not mean eating boring, low fat tasteless food. Careful planning, knowing what is in the food we eat and how these nutrients affect our metabolism allow us to eat and enjoy even exotic nuts like macadamia nuts.