Even though macadamias have a high oil content, over 80% is the good monounsaturated fat which is very healthy and may even help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eaten in moderation with a balanced diet, macadamias will not likely to contribute to weight gain. See similar questions...

Actually no. In fact, all fats and oils have the same number of calories per tablespoon - around 120. The reason people think macadamia nuts are fattening is because they have a relatively high fat content. However, the fats are monounsaturated fats, which are a very healthful fat to have in your diet. And, it is too long a discussion for here, but the body actually burns body fat more efficiently if there is fat in the diet. See similar questions...

Ours is not. Mac Nut Oil is priced competitively with a medium grade olive oil. The reason for the value is that we use only 100% Australian macadamia nuts – the primary source of macadamia nuts. Because of this, we are able to bring in a superior grade of oil at a lower price than the competition. See for yourself in our online store Average mono-unsaturate level is 85%, (olive oil is 73%, Canola 58%). See similar questions...

Since macadamia trees are evergreen, you can prune them any time that you want. However, for the most part, they do not require a great deal of pruning for themselves. If you are not pleased with your trees shape then go at it. If you open up the tree to the rays of the sun you could make it a subject for sunburn. You can make a suntan lotion using white latex paint mixed half and half with water, then just brush it on the areas that you have exposed to the sun. See similar questions...

NO! It's all those delicious toppings we use that add calories and fat. The potato contains zero fat and a 5.3-ounce potato is only 100 calories. Check out "Healthy Potato Consumer Recipe Brochure" nutrition pamphlet for some low-fat topping ideas. See similar questions...

Wine is fat-free and contains no cholesterol. However, they do contain carbohydrates. Sweeter wines have more carbohydrates than dry wines. See similar questions...

Anything to help poor little overworked and overwrought Chung with his <snips> and <hisses>. Big job for such a little guy. It's why I gave him some easy hisses to delete. Looks like he took most of them out. But then the poor sap demonstrates that he doesn't know what low carbers think. I think it's interesting that the report was written by a P.R. flack, not the doctor himself. BTW, the doctor isn't a medical doctor. He's a Ph.D. See similar questions...

Macadamia trees really do not need to be trimmed, but you can if you don't like the shape of them. If you open the top so the sun light will be striking the tree it is a good idea to cover that part of the tree with "tree suntan lotion." Tree suntan lotion is a mixture of 50% white latex paint and 50% water. See similar questions...

All foods can be fattening when eaten to excess. Pesto sauce is made with a lot of olive oil and , therefore, is high in calories, but can be eaten in SMALL quantities to avoid it becoming "fattening". See similar questions...

Evidence does not support the commonly-held perception that eating too much sugar is a cause of weight gain. Overweight and obesity occur when there is a sustained excess of energy consumed over energy needed by the body and for physical activity. While excess energy intake in any form will promote obesity, high-carbohydrate foods (including sugars and starches) tend to fill you up more quickly, and compared with high-fat diets, reduce the likelihood of obesity in the long term. See similar questions...

The notion that bread is fattening is simply a big, fat myth. On average, one slice of bread contains only 1 gram of fat and 75 calories, the majority of which come from complex carbohydrates. As the body's preferred source of fuel, complex carbohydrates contain four calories per gram; compared with fat, which contains nine. See similar questions...

No. Vitamins have no caloric value, and are not sources of energy. However, vitamins do help your body use or release energy present in food. Some vitamin supplements may have a sugar coating, which may represent a calorie or two. See similar questions...

Pasta is not fattening. If you eat too much of any food, you can gain weight. According to USDA's Handbook 8-20, a 1/2 cup serving of cooked pasta (spaghetti) contains a mere 99 calories, less than half a gram of fat, and less than 5 milligrams of sodium. See similar questions...

The salt helps activate enzymes that de-activate the enzyme inhibitors. For grains, we soak in an acidic solution to get rid of phytic acid. Nuts do not contain much phytic acid but do contain high levels of enzyme inhibitors. The method imitates the way the native peoples in Central America treated their nuts and seeds--by soaking them in seawater and then dehydrating them. Try sauerkraut. The recipe in Nourishing Traditions is really great. See similar questions...

We recommend two - three whole SoapNuts Canada™ Soap Nuts per load of hot water wash. For really dirty clothes, giant loads, or when washing in cold water, you can use more nuts. You'll know you've used too many nuts if your clothes feel stiff after washing. The stiffness results from excess saponin in the rinse water and is not harmful to you or the clothes. The stiffness will go away after the next washing. See similar questions...

Yikes! Soap Nuts turn black and sticky as they absorb moisture from the air. If your soap nuts are exposed to long-term moisture, like humid air, they may change color. This doesn't affect Soap Nuts' cleaning power. In fact, some people think the sticky nuts clean better because they are pre-releasing their saponin. See similar questions...