It sounds too good to be true but Hawaiian Macadamia nuts can actually help with your diet. Macadamia nuts are an all natural low carb snack, and adhere strictly to the Atkins diet. It is cholesterol free and high in monounsaturated "good fat" at 80%, higher than olive oil at 74%, and canola oil at 58%. Research now suggests that monounsaturated fat helps reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, by lowering harmful LDL cholesterol levels.
Dr. Oz from the Oprah Show said that nuts are his special favorite food because they are rich in healthy oils, have some fiber and lots of energy. "A half-hour before dinner, I'll throw some nuts in my mouth to drive my ghrelin levels down. Ghrelin is the body chemical that makes your stomach turn, and by toning that down you can avoid being famished at dinner and overeating." (Healthy Living Magazine volume 11 number 3)
The hardest part about eating delicious and fresh tasting macadamia nuts from Hawaii while on a diet is portion control. Our handy macadamia nut snack packs are already pre-measured at .5 ounces, so you will not have an excuse to over indulge. They are small and light so pack a couple in your purse, briefcase, desk drawer or somewhere convenient for you. By doing this you will always have a quality snack on hand and not be tempted to grab the nearest junk food.
When I feel hungry in the afternoon, I open a snack pack of our macadamia nuts and eat the nuts slowly savoring each bite -- I find it takes the edge off of my hunger. In the picture above, the amount of nuts on the plate is what came out of one bag. (Click on the photo to enlarge.)
Save on Hawaiian Macadamia nut snack packs when you buy it by the case from our Hawaiian gifts catalog. These all natural macadamia nuts are grown, hand picked, and processed on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our premium mac nuts are dry roasted to perfection and lightly salted. We also carry chocolate covered macadamia nut snack packs--for after you reach your diet goals:)
I love macadamia nuts. That portion is just the right size! I remember when we used to come to Hawaii on United, back in the day, they used to give you a packet of macadamia nuts just like that one with your meal, along with an orchid. And this was in coach, not first class. And all the flight attendants wore Hawaiian style clothing. I don't think they do that anymore, which is sad.
Posted by: Mauigirl52 | August 06, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Thanks for the great excuse to eat mac nuts. Last time I checked, I need to work on lowering my LDL.
Posted by: Sheila @ GoVIsitHawaii | August 06, 2007 at 05:42 PM
You are absolutely right Mauigirl! I remember those days too. And in the 60's when I was a little girl, the inter-island airlines would pass out little chicklet size gum for passengers to chew, so their ears wouldn't get stopped up with the air pressure changes!
Sheila, I know you have macadamia nuts in the house for your prize give away right now, what a temptation!
Posted by: HawaiiVacationGifts | August 07, 2007 at 06:01 AM
Woo Hoo! More reasons to eat them!
BTW, love the new design!
Posted by: kailani | August 07, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Hi Kailani,
Lucky us, we can find mac nuts sold everywhere in Hawaii! I am glad you like our new blog design, I wanted to get away from it looking too "templatety."
Posted by: HawaiiVacationGifts | August 10, 2007 at 04:33 AM
Very cool tip... yum! I love macadamia nuts.
Posted by: Mary | September 04, 2007 at 06:11 AM
Mary,
Thanks for visiting our blog, glad you liked the tip.
Posted by: HawaiiVacationGifts | September 05, 2007 at 05:28 AM
I never knew this! And I love macadamia nuts so thanks for this tip!
Posted by: Hopeful Spirit | September 05, 2007 at 11:37 PM
I am so glad you liked this tip. I had been avoiding nuts for years because I thought they were too fattening!
Posted by: HawaiiVacationGifts | September 06, 2007 at 03:08 AM