For thousands of years, pistachios were considered a rare delicacy, but today the delicacy has become a mainstream necessity. This green colored, multifaceted superfood is a powerhouse loaded with highest antioxidants when compared to values, reported in a study conducted by Cornell University, of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. American pistachios have numerous benefits and may help maintain good health, a strong heart and healthy blood vessels, support an active lifestyle, reduce the risk of nutrition-related diseases and help in weight management.
A research review published in The British Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating pistachios and other nuts does not cause weight gain or an increased risk of obesity when included in a healthy diet, and given the nutritional attributes of pistachios it is easy to see how they can be a useful part of a balanced and varied diet and active lifestyle – essential for good health.
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Unlike popular belief, pistachios are not fattening. Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie nuts with only 160 calories in a single ounce, which is the equivalent of about 49 pistachios. Researchers recently discovered that eating as much as 20% of calories from pistachios may not lead to weight gain, but it may provide the added benefit of improving blood pressure, among other perks. Emerging research shows that people with extra body weight can benefit from eating pistachios – those who munched on pistachios, lost weight and improved their triglyceride levels (blood fats).
No wonder they are called “skinny nuts”.
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Results from several recent studies suggest that adults who consume nuts, such as pistachios, may have a lower body weight and decreased prevalence of health risks such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome. They also tend to have better diets compared to people who don’t regularly eat pistachios.
American pistachios are easily available on all major e-commerce platforms or with major dry fruit retailers across India. You can find them by simply searching or asking for "California pistachios" and chose from the many brands that sell them in India.
Source: American Pistachio Growers (www.AmericanPistachios.in )
