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Best Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Dessert Recipes from Hawaii

I was extremely happy to find over a dozen delicious sounding authentic Hawaiian dessert recipes that use Hawaii macadamia nuts as a key ingredient, all in one place. Macadamia nuts are not only delicious and add a tropical exotic touch to any dessert dish, but macadamia nuts are also packed with nutrition.

The best tasting mac nuts are grown on the Big Island. We recently added a large 12 ounce bag of Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts by Hamakua Farms to our online Hawaii stores. This big bag of mac nuts are a economical choice in the kitchen for chopping or dicing and adding to your dessert recipes and other main dish or pupu's (appetizers) recipes.

These Hawaiian dessert recipes are brought to you from the island of Kauai courtesy of Kauai Menu Magazine. They are the Garden Isle’s premier guide to the best Kauai restaurants, dining, art, shopping, entertainment, things to do, activities, hotels, resorts, accommodations and travel.

Hawaiian Dessert Macadamia Nut Recipes

Chocolate Dipped Hawaii Macadamia Nut Shortbread Recipe

Macadamia & White Chip Cookies Orange and Macadamia Nut Biscotti Recipe

Chocolate Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Fudge Dessert Recipe

Macadamia Nut Cheesecake Brownie Dessert Recipe

Melt In Your Mouth Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies Recipe

White Chip Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Bars Recipe

Black Bottom Coconut Cream Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust Dessert Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Gingersnap Crust Dessert Recipe

Hawaii Macadamia Nut Pumpkin Crunch Dessert Recipe

Macadamia Nut Pie Dessert Recipe (Southern Style)

Macadamia Nut Kauai Coffee Brulee Dessert Recipe

Iced Lemon Macadamia Nut Pound Cake Dessert Recipe

Chocolate Hawaii Macadamia Nut Wontons Recipe

Chocolate Hawaiian Macadamia Truffle Torte Recipe

Macadamia Nut Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

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4 Health Benefits of Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts

More studies are being done on the nutritional health benefits of macadamia nuts. Of course living on the Big Island of Hawaii where most of the state's macadamia nuts are grown, I believe that the Hawaiian macadamia nuts we offer taste the best and are the healthiest for you!

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Health Benefit #1
Macadamia Nuts Lower Risk Factors for Coronary Disease

Nutritious macadamia nuts and some other kind of nuts are low in saturated fatty acids and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids. Scientific researchers have discovered in epidemiologic studies and clinical trials, that the unique fatty acid profile of nuts beneficially affects serum lipids and liproproteins, which reduces cardiovascular disease risk. (Journal of Nutrition, April 2008)

In a randomized controlled feeding study over five week periods, researchers compared the results on the lipid/lipoprotein profile of a macadamia nut-rich diet vs. an average American diet on male and female subjects with mildly elevated cholesterol levels. They found that serum concentrations of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the macadamia group were significantly lower than the levels of the American diet group. The serum non-HDL cholesterol concentration and the ratios of total cholesterol to HDL and LDL were reduced in those on the macadamia diet compared with the American diet. There was no change in serum triglyceride concentration. These results indicate a lowering of overall cardiovascular disease risk.

Hawaii Macadamia Nut Health Benefit #2
Macadamia Nuts Lower Bad Cholesterol

In a study conducted by the University at Newcastle, test subjects with elevated cholesterol levels showed significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, total triglycerides, blood serum cholesterol,and blood clots when macadamia nuts were added to their diet as a nutrient.

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Health Benefit #3
Macadamia Nuts contain Vitamins and Minerals that our bodies need

Proper nutrition is fundamental for growth and health. Macadamia nuts contain the following minerals that are essential to a healthy diet. These include per 100 grams: 410 mg potassium, 200 mg phosphorus, 120 mg magnesium, and 64 mg calcium. Selenium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc are present in small amounts. Macadamias contain significant amounts of a broad range of vitamins including Vitamin E as tocopherols and tocotrienols, B1 (thiamine), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B2 (riboflavin), niacin and folate. They also contain phytosterols. (Natural News)

Hawai Macadamia Nut Health Benefit #4
Macadamia Nuts can help Control your Diet

Macadamia nuts are an all natural nutritious low carb snack and adhere strictly to the Atkins Diet. By eating a small amount of nuts about 1/2 hour before your next meal, it can lower your Ghrelin levels so you feel fuller and won't tend to over eat. For more information read our complete blog post Hawaiian macadamia nuts can help you with your diet.

Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts Can Help You With Your Diet

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:)