Listed below are some useful resources to fully appreciate the only native Australian crop that has ever been developed and traded internationally.
Today macadamias are the third largest Australian horticultural export. After decades of hard work and careful development, the Australian macadamia industry employs thousands of people and contributes millions of dollars to regional economies.
Australian Macadamia Society
The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) is the peak industry body for the Australian macadamia industry, and currently has over 600 members who are responsible for 85% of Australia’s macadamia production.
http://australian-macadamias.org
Nuts for Life
A great site for consumers and health professionals about a broad range of tree nuts, with nut facts, latest research, nutritional information and dietary tips.
This is a health education initiative from the Australian Tree Nut Industry.
Once a slimmer’s foe, nuts are well and truly back on the weight-loss menu. Nuts every day can help manage cholesterol, diabetes and body weight.
Yes, high-fat foods can help manage weight. It’s time to stop being fat-phobic and instead ditch the low-fat diet. A successful weight management diet doesn’t mean avoiding the foods we love like nuts.
