Let’s be honest. Tallow, ghee, and other saturated animal fats have had a trendy comeback. People claim they’re “ancestral,” “keto-friendly,” or “butter coffee approved.” But unless you’re on a calorie-controlled diet, running marathons, or under medical supervision… loading up on these fats daily could be slowing you down.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about facts.
What's the problem with tallow, ghee, and similar fats?
While they can be delicious, they’re saturated fats — which, when overconsumed, are associated with:
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Elevated LDL cholesterol (the one your GP warns you about that will clog your arteries)
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Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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Higher calorie density, meaning more energy with less fullness = packing on the kilos faster
Therefore, not ideal for anyone managing weight, heart health, or cholesterol
Yes, some saturated fat is fine. But unless you're an elite athlete, or not consuming any other animal fats, or on a strict macro-controlled diet regime… It's probably time to have a good look at what you need- not simply what you want.
The echo chamber effect: “But I read online that ghee is healthy…”
Of course you did. That’s confirmation bias — the brain’s habit of favouring information that backs what we want to believe. If you want to eat bacon fat, and someone on TikTok says it’s healthy? You’ll eat it with confidence… even if it's not the best move for your body.
We all do it. But your body deserves better than crowd-sourced nutrition advice from 'Influencers'.
Enter macadamia oil: The everyday upgrade your kitchen (and body) needs
Macadamia oil has what the others lack — and without the drawbacks.
- ✅ Naturally free of cholesterol
- ✅ Over 80% monounsaturated fats (the heart-healthy kind)
- ✅ Ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio to reduce inflammation
- ✅ Naturally rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7), a rare fatty acid shown to support fat metabolism and heart health
- ✅ Cold-pressed and unrefined, with no industrial chemicals or artificial preservatives
- ✅ Buttery taste without the baggage — perfect for cooking, roasting, frying, or finishing
And unlike tallow or ghee, it doesn’t solidify, clog pipes, or overwhelm your food with heaviness. It complements your cooking — it doesn’t dominate it.
So should you ditch ghee forever?
Not necessarily. There’s a time and place for indulgent fats. But if you're cooking every day for your family — and especially if you’re managing weight, cholesterol, or general health — then macadamia oil is the smarter move 99% of the time.
The flavour? Smooth and buttery.
The benefits? Backed by real science.
The choice? Clear.
Make the swap. Keep the flavour. Feel the difference.