- Macadamia nuts are high in monounsaturated fatty acid ("good" fat), which can help reduce overall cholesterol levels. Eighty percent of fat in macadamia oil is monounsaturated - six percentage points higher than olive oil, which checks in at seventy four percent.

-Macadamias contain flavenoids (a phytochemical) and tocopherols (vitamin E), which are potent antioxidants and can help protect against cancer and heart disease.

-Unsalted macadamia nuts contain no cholesterol and are low in sodium and saturated fats.

-Macadamias contain vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and iron.

-The macadamia nut is one of the few foods that contain palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. In a recent study, indicators suggest the palmitoleic acid may actually aid in fat metabolism, possibly reducing stored body fat.

-Macadamia nut oil contains Omega three, known to reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.