It’s Day 3 of GREEN WEEK. Did you manage to get what you wanted?
If you’re still undecided about what to buy, may we suggest that you consider our extra virgin macadamia nut oil (and no jokes about what an “extra virgin” is, please)?
A seed oil is called ” virgin” if it’s made by pressing or crushing the seeds or nuts without the addition of heat. This process uses high pressure instead of high heat to unlock the oil stored inside the seeds or nuts. If using heat, chemicals are also added to increase the oil yield (and these chemicals remain in the oil).
Cold pressing preserves the nutrients, natural flavours and aromas of the seed or nut.
To increase yield from cold-pressing, the seed cake remaining after the first pressing can be passed through the cold press process a second or even a third time. The oil from the first pass has the lightest colour and the best overall qualities. This is what is called “extra virgin”.
Furthermore, to be called “extra virgin”, an oil must also meet stringent quality and purity standards.
Now, what is wrong with heat-processed oils?
Firstly, they contain added chemicals. The primary chemical used is hexane, a petro-chemical solvent and known carcinogen. Other chemicals that may be used are pentane, heptane or octane – all of them carcinogens.
To make matters worse, the heat processing changes the nature of the final product. It becomes high in something called poly-unsaturated oil. Now, if you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you will know how the Heart Foundation promoted poly-unsaturated oil for heart health. Margarine, sunflower oil, canola oil and safflower oils were all regarded as “heart healthy” due to their high poly-unsaturated content. In reality, however, it was the opposite. We now know that poly-unsaturated oil (especially the omega-6 version found in heat processed oils) is highly inflammatory to the arteries and a leading cause of heart disease (and even cancer).
Talk about misinformation.
In the past decade, the cost of extra virgin olive oil has shot through the roof. “Big Food” responded to this by diluting olive oil with heat-processed seed oils, such as sunflower oil. This is perfectly legal, as long as this is declared on the label. The declaration is, however, placed on the back label, in small print. The oil may not be designated as “virgin” or “extra virgin”, but few shoppers understand these terms anyway, and so they buy the cheapest “olive oil” on the shelf.
In stark contrast, cold-pressed oils such as extra virgin olive oil and macadamia nut oil are high in mono-unsaturated oils. Not only do these provide good nutrition, they are also anti-inflammatory. In other words, the higher the mono-unsaturated component of a seed or nut oil, the healthier it is for your heart and arteries.
11 Reasons To Buy Macadamia Nut Oil
Let’s examine the remarkable health benefits of Macadamia Nut Oil that set it apart as the superior choice:
1. Exquisite taste: Our Macadamia Nut Oil offers a nutty flavour adding a delightful touch to both sweet & savoury dishes.
2. High smoke point: At 210ºC, Macadamia Nut Oil boasts the highest smoke point of any commonly available oil, far surpassing that of olive oil (175ºC). Smoke point is the heat at which an oil begins to smoke. The more smoke in your food, the worse the taste and the unhealthier it becomes.
3. Unique heart-healthy properties: Macadamia Nut Oil takes the lead as the oil with the highest concentration of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats (~85% vs 75% for olive oil).
4. Effective weight management: Macadamia Nut Oil’s high mono-unsaturated fat content also helps regulate appetite, promote satiety and support weight management efforts.
5. Rejuvenates from within: Our Macadamia Nut Oil offers remarkable rejuvenating properties for the skin when consumed regularly. Its nourishing effects work internally, promoting a healthy, radiant complexion.
6. Ideal for diabetics: Macadamia Nut Oil acts as a source of energy without triggering an insulin response or causing a spike in glucose levels, making it a safe choice for diabetics.
7. Sustained energy boost: The fatty acids found in Macadamia Nut Oil provide a constant flow of energy to the body throughout the whole day. Not only that, but burning fatty acids produces less waste than burning carbohydrates for energy.
8. Unparalleled skin benefits: When applied topically, Macadamia Nut Oil is rapidly absorbed, nourishing the dermis directly. Macadamia Nut Oil leaves the skin glowing, with wrinkles smoothed out. With its in-built, natural sun protection (SPF6), it presents a safe, effective and environmentally responsible option to protect the skin from damaging UV rays.
9. Revitalises and strengthens hair: Applied to hair roots, Macadamia Nut Oil nourishes and strengthens each strand, leading to stronger, healthier, and shinier hair.
10. Competitive pricing: With all these numerous advantages, one would expect Macadamia Nut Oil to cost at least as much as olive oil. Surprisingly, we offer it much cheaper than olive oil.
11. Pure and additive-free: Our extra virgin cold-pressed Macadamia Nut Oil guarantees 100% purity, free from additives and adulteration. It contains no dangerous trans-fatty acids, ensuring your well-being and peace of mind.
In conclusion, our Macadamia Nut Oil stands head and shoulders above olive oil, offering a wide range of advantages that far surpass the benefits of its counterpart.
With our commitment to purity and quality, you can confidently embrace our Macadamia Nut Oil for a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle that Olive Oil simply cannot beat.
We sell our Macadamia Nut Oil in classy 500 ml glass bottles, or in highly affordable 4L refill packs.
To your (GREEN) health!
The Team at Integrow Health
