Pistachios – 8 Healthy Reasons to Start Eating Them

Pistachios are one of the tastiest nuts that we usually consume as snacks during movie time or with beer. Moreover, they can also be added to sweet and salty meals. These are only some of the reasons why pistachios are one of our favorite snacks:

Healthy heart

According to newest studies, daily intake of pistachios could better the heart’s function and prevent the appearance of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, regular intake of pistachios has helped a number of people in decreasing their high blood pressure.

Healthy fat

One portion of pistachios (around 50) contains only 160 calories, thus making them the lowest calorie snacks.

Fibers

Pistachios have an abundance of dietary fibers, even more than oatmeal which is usually considered as the best fibers source.

Carotenoids

Pistachios are rich in carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, connected with lowered risk of developing macular degeneration, a condition leading to blindness.

Phytosterols

These substances are capable of absorbing cholesterol from other ingredients and this is why pistachios are added to sweets and high calorie meals.
Pistachios: excellent replacement for meat

Proteins

Since pistachios contain high amounts of vegetable proteins, vegetarians and vegans include them in their nutrition instead of meat products.

Antioxidants

Pistachios have phenolic compounds believed to be similar to antioxidants in individual foods. What’ more, antioxidants guard our organisms from oxidative stress that can cause cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Nutrients

Pistachios have high amount of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. All in all, they have more than 30 vitamins and minerals.
Source: Fit Food House