Do macadamia nuts help your heart?
A macadamia nut-rich diet reduces total and LDL-cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Macadamia nuts—often seen as a luxury or high-fat snack—significantly lowered cholesterol despite being rich in fat.
Most people assume high-fat foods raise cholesterol, but this study shows that the type of fat (monounsaturated) matters more than the amount.
Practical Takeaways
Replace high-saturated-fat snacks (like cheese or chips) with a 1.5-ounce serving of macadamia nuts daily to support heart health.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Macadamia nuts—often seen as a luxury or high-fat snack—significantly lowered cholesterol despite being rich in fat.
Most people assume high-fat foods raise cholesterol, but this study shows that the type of fat (monounsaturated) matters more than the amount.
Practical Takeaways
Replace high-saturated-fat snacks (like cheese or chips) with a 1.5-ounce serving of macadamia nuts daily to support heart health.
Publication
Journal
The Journal of nutrition
Year
2008
Authors
A. Griel, Yumei Cao, Deborah D Bagshaw, Amy M. Cifelli, B. Holub, P. Kris-Etherton
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Claims (3)
Eating about a handful of macadamia nuts every day might help lower bad cholesterol and improve heart health in people with slightly high cholesterol.
Eating lots of macadamia nuts might help improve your cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart problems if you have slightly high cholesterol.
Eating a lot of macadamia nuts doesn’t really change your blood triglyceride levels — so if it helps your cholesterol, it’s probably not because it’s fixing your whole fat profile.