Pistachios are nuts that are an excellent source of plant fibers, proteins, various vitamins and minerals.
Pistachio (lat. Pistacia vera) is a tree that can reach a height of up to 10 m with leaves 10-20 cm long. Its natural habitat is Southwest Asia, and the world's largest producer of pistachios is Iran. Nutritionists classify them as "healthy snacks" that you can consume daily.
Like other nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachios, they are rich in vitamins and are considered natural guardians of our health.
Heart health
After a short consumption of pistachios, they reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, thus facilitating the work of the heart. They are rich in antioxidants, mostly vitamins A and E, they protect the arteries and thus reduce the risk of heart attack and other heart problems.
It prevents the development of diabetes
Eating pistachios can prevent the development of diabetes, one of the most widespread diseases today. 60 percent of the recommended daily value of the mineral phosphorus contained in one handful of pistachios.
Healthy eyes
Pistachios contain two carotenoids that are not found in most other nuts, lutein and zeaxanthin. They act as protective antioxidants, defending tissue against free radicals. They are associated with a reduced risk of developing senile macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of visual impairment and acquired blindness.
It strengthens the immune system
Vitamin B6 is also important for the immune system. Vitamin B6 also helps maintain the health of lymphoid glands, such as the thymus, spleen and lymph nodes, ensuring the production of white blood cells that protect the body from infections. In addition to these four main reasons, pistachios are useful for the following reasons:
They are a good source of magnesium, copper, potassium and B-group vitamins.
They are a good source of antioxidants, substances that protect against cancer.
They contain healthy fats, which are necessary for the health of the heart and blood vessels, and help reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood and increase the good cholesterol.
They are rich in vitamin E ("vitamin of beauty and youth"), which makes pistachio oil ideal for cosmetic use in products that protect the skin from drying out, massage oils, aromatherapy...
They are rich in fiber, which is necessary for the health of the digestive system
By consuming pistachios, we help maintain body weight.
Thanks to the proportion of protein, fiber and fat, they fill you up very quickly, and the number of calories is one of the lowest of most known nuts.
Pistachios are high in calories, so since 100 g of pistachios contain 542 calories, you should use this food in moderation, reports Nezavisne.
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