eee eo eHolidayHints: 2 ec Se=S2 = se=2 a @ eo S Se 3e-2 ‘ Macadamia Nuts: The “Loa” Carb Indulgence (NAPSA)—Can Hawaiian maca- damia nuts—sorich, so tasty, so indulgent—actually be nutritionally good for you, too? The answ is a resounding “ae” (Hawaiian for yes), as medical studies now rank macadamias as among the healthiest nuts on the planet. Naturally low in carbohydrates and containing 80 pcent of monounsaturated fat (“the good fat”), Hawaiian-grown Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts are a delicious nutritional snack for those on today’s popular low-carbohydrate diets. For the estimated 15 to 30 million Amicans who are watching their weight by watching their carbs, macadamias makedelicious snacking sense. Completely cholestol free, naturally high in monounsaturated fat, and with just four grams of carbohydrates p '/4 cup sving, macadamias are among the tastiest, most nutritious nuts around. A 2000 study by researchs at the Univsity of Hawaii Medical School suggests that replacing saturated fat in the typical Amican diet with the high level of monounsaturated fat found in dry roasted macadamia nuts actually reduces cholestol levels and may help low the risk of heart disease. The results of the study also confirmed that macadamia nuts havenutritional and dietary benefits equal to or bett than olive oil and oth tree nuts—long the staples of the medically acclaimed “Meditranean Diet.” Anothrecent study at the Univsity of Newcastle in Australia noted that not only do macadamias low the level of bad cholestol, but they increase levels of good cholestol. The researchs furth found that macadamianuts did not contribute to any weight gain, despite an increasein fat intake. Combine the low-carb, highnutritional benefits of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts with their rich, delicious taste, and you’ve got a recipe for holiday snacking and enttaining success. Try this delicious macadamia nut snacking suggestion that you and yourholiday guests—dieting or othwise—aresure to enjoy: Macadamia nuts are a healthy, low-carb holiday snack. Mauna Loa “Loa” Carb Hawaiian Spice Macadamia Nuts Makes 8 svings 2 cups Mauna Loa Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts 1 egg white 1 Tbsp. wat 3 packets sugar substitute 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepp 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepp 1/4 tsp. ground cumin ‘4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ging 1. Heat oven to 275F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except nuts. Add nuts; mix until evenly coated. 3. Spread nuts in a single lay on prepared baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Store in airtight contain. Nutritional information (p 1/4 cup sving): Carbohydrates: 4g; Fib: 2g; Net carbs: 2g; Pro- tein: 2g; Total fat: 19g; Monounsaturated fat: 15g. For more delicious macadamia nut recipes, visit www.mauna loa.com.
