Macadamia nuts contain the lowest amount of methionine of all of the nuts. Adding fats into the low-methionine is critical for a number of reasons. Fat gives you more ‘bang for buck’ when it comes to calories per gram of food. Fat in the meal also curbs hunger as it creates a feeling of satiety through brain signalling.
One of the biggest issues that patients run into when starting the low-methionine diet is reaching their daily calorie and protein requirements, as well as feeling hungry all the time! This recipe is fantastic as a calorie and fat boost to help the patient reach their calorie target without going over their methionine limit.
Servings: 1
Calories: 1468kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g Macadamia Nuts Unsalted
- 1 bunch Mint Leaves
- 2 Chillies
- 1 tsp Agave Syrup
Instructions
- Simply pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor. This pesto can be served over low-methionine salads or used as a dip.200 g Macadamia Nuts, 1 bunch Mint Leaves, 2 Chillies, 1 tsp Agave Syrup
Notes
Macadamia nuts contain the lowest amount of methionine of all of the nuts. Adding fats into the low-methionine is critical for a number of reasons. Fat gives you more ‘bang for buck’ when it comes to calories per gram of food. Fat in the meal also curbs hunger as it creates a feeling of satiety through brain signalling.
One of the biggest issues that patients run into when starting the low-methionine diet is reaching their daily calorie and protein requirements, as well as feeling hungry all the time! This recipe is fantastic as a calorie and fat boost to help the patient reach their calorie target without going over their methionine limit.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spicy and Sweet Macadamia Pesto
Serving Size
50 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
1468
% Daily Value*
Fat
152
g
234
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
19
g
79
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Methionine
46
mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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