Pistachio Health Benefits

 One of the biggest health benefits of pistachios is that they are heart-friendly nuts. Regular pistachio consumption can decrease the levels of bad LDL cholesterol in the body. 

 Pistachios have lower calories, high protein, low saturated fat, and high unsaturated fats, are an ideal contender as compared to other nuts and dried fruits for ideal weight management.

 Pistachios also help in eliminating dryness from the skin. The saturated fat plays a major role in this aspect. The fat also acts as a good carrier or base oil as it is used as an ingredient in traditional therapies like aromatherapy and traditional massage therapy.

 Pistachios help in the smooth digestion of food. A serving of about 1 ounce or 30 grams of pistachios contains about 3 grams of dietary fiber, more than enough to get your digestive tracts working at optimum capacity.

 Even the shells of pistachios are found to contain a considerable amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals that form in the body after cellular metabolism and can cause conditions like cancer and heart disease.

 One of the final health benefits of pistachios is that they function in controlling diabetes. In people suffering from diabetes, the sugars form inappropriate bonds with proteins and make them unusable. This process is known as Glycation. 

 Pistachios have a high copper content, which helps in the higher absorption of iron into the body from food sources. This can help combat conditions like anemia.

 

 

Pistachios are a rich source of energy that comes mainly from fats. One cup of raw pistachios provides 685 calories in a caloric ratio of 67 percent fat, 20 percent carbohydrates and 13 percent protein. About 33 percent of the fat is saturated, whereas the remainder includes unsaturated varieties such as omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Pistachios are very good sources of fiber and supply protein, B vitamins and certain minerals. A cup of raw pistachios contains 13 grams of fiber, 25 grams of high-quality protein and relatively high amounts of thiamin, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and iron.