Mauna Loa Boosts Healthy Snacking with Macadamia Nut Donation to California school children

Macadamia nuts are praised for their nutritional value, including heart and brain health benefits.Photo byCourtesy Photo

As the new school year approaches, Mauna Loa is spotlighting the macadamia nut's health benefits by partnering with HOLA - Heart of Los Angeles. On September 4th, National Macadamia Nut Day, Mauna Loa will donate 3,000 Sea Salt macadamia nut snacks to children in the Los Angeles area. Colleen Guzman from HOLA expressed enthusiasm about the donation, noting its significant impact on providing healthy snacks for students.

Macadamia nuts are praised for their nutritional value, including heart and brain health benefits. Registered dietitian Kim Shapira recommends adding them to children's after-school snacks for their numerous health advantages. Jillian Kubala, another dietitian, highlights that consuming macadamia nuts can help reduce heart disease risk factors.

Mauna Loa, known for its innovative macadamia products since 1946, continues to promote the nut’s unique taste and health benefits through its latest initiatives.