WARNING:- Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs, and if eaten by your pet, macadamia nut toxicosis may result, signs are shown by weakness or the inability to stand within about twelve hours. Fortunately recovery from macadamia toxicosis is in approximately 48 hours.
I don't want you to think of this as just another nut ( no! not me) but of the health benefits of the macadamia, the high fibre content of the nut (selenium and phytic acid) are associated with the reduction of cancer risk. Similarly, content in the nut of mono-unsaturated fats can help your cholesteral level, which helps in the reduction of heart disease.
Also think of the macadamia nut's many uses :- in the use of cooking, muffins, bread, nut butter, savoury and sweet recipes, nut toffee, or just roasted or raw, coupled with the olive oil content, this is truly a health giving nut, worth growing.