Pistachios

The macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia) is native to the subtropical rainforests of Australia and is native to southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Macadamia nuts are loved for their flavor, which owes primarily to a higher fat content (72%) and lowers protein content (8%) compared to other nuts. Macadamia nuts are a good source of many nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, niacin, thiamine, copper, and zinc.Several studies with macadamia nut consumption have shown significant health benefits in lowering cholesterol. For example, in one study, macadamia nut consumption (40-90 g/d), lowered LDL cholesterol concentrations by 5.3%, respectively, raising protective HDL cholesterol levels by 7.9%.