| Acid reflux sufferers who are looking for remedies | | | | much higher smoke point and doesn't lose its |
| and cures should consider reducing the fat in their | | | | nutritional value at really high temperatures. |
| diet. One of the lowest fat cooking oils is made from | | | | 3. Has a 1:1 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils and |
| the macadamia nut. Did you know that the | | | | also contains antioxidants. Proponents of macadamia |
| macadamia is the only major commercial food crop | | | | nut oil point to studies showing that switching to this |
| that is native to Australia and named after John | | | | oil lowers the risk indicators for heart disease. |
| Macadam, M.D., once Secretary of the Philosophical | | | | 4. Macadamias have in the past been more expensive |
| Institute of Victoria. Macadam died on a ship on his | | | | than other nuts because of the environment in which |
| way to taste the nut named for him. | | | | they thrive plus the difficulties of the hard shell. New |
| Today macadamia nuts are grown commercially in | | | | varieties have been engineered to produce softer |
| many other regions of the world such as Hawaii, | | | | shells and combined with expanded locales and |
| Mexico, South Africa, Brazil and Florida. Macadamia nut | | | | production, prices have dropped dramatically. |
| trees love rich, volcanic soils, sub-tropical climate and | | | | 5. Good oils like macadamia nut oil can help you feel |
| much rain. The native tree produces a nut with an | | | | full longer which in turn reduces the tendency to |
| extremely hard shell. | | | | keep eating and thus may prevent acid reflux |
| Here are 6 benefits of macadamia nut oil for acid | | | | symptoms from developing. |
| reflux sufferers: | | | | 6. Has a long shelf life and can be ordered online if |
| | | | not available in your local store. |
| 1. Helps reduce the production of trans fatty acids. | | | | Avoiding fat altogether is not necessarily the answer |
| 2. Has a naturally high smoke point (400-450°) | | | | for acid reflux sufferers. Macadamia nut oil is a smart |
| which makes it a very versatile cooking oil. Olive oil | | | | alternative for adding the right kind of fat to your |
| has become popular in the last few years for its | | | | diet. |
| beneficial qualities, however macadamia nut oil has a | | | | |