Health Benefits of Pistachio

Health Benefits of Pistachio 

 One of the oldest nuts that were commonly used in the world is pistachio. It was originated in Asia, particularly Iran and Iraq. The relationship between man and pistachios dated back to more than six thousand years. Today it is available in various forms such as shelled, without shell, salted or sweetened. They have many health benefits as they contain the most number of nutrients that are needed for a complete healthy body, such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, etc. They help in keeping the heart healthy, help in weight management, protect against diabetes, and improve digestion and helps against hypertension. Pistachios belong to the Anacardiaceae family. The tree takes about 10 to 12 years to produce the first crop. Some of remarkable health benefits which are provided by this plant are described in brief in the following:

·         Pistachios contain lower calories than most of the other dry fruits. It contains more protein than other dry fruits. Thus it helps to increase our immunity power instead of increasing the sugar level in plasma. This is actually a wholesome type of food all by itself and has all the requirements for a healthy body.

·         Growing children are encouraged to have pistachios as it strengthen bones, energizes body and provides the perfect match of proteins and minerals and other vital vitamins to pave a beautiful path to a healthy living.

·         Adults are also advised to include dry fruits in their diet as it helps in covering up or rather balancing deficiency in the body. Grownups and the aged are recommended to have more pistachios as it helps control cholesterol levels and prevent heart problems.

·         Pistachios are also used in food to enrich flavors and make a dish seem royal and grand. It can be added to milk shakes, ice creams, chocolate cakes, sponge cakes, and a wide variety of other things as well.

·         It also helps in weight management and is the first choice of any person who wants to begin a diet. It provides proper nutrients to person who is dieting.

·         It also prevents macular diseases and is usually mixed up or rather included in the normal vegetable platter.

·         It prevent dry skin, special massage therapies include pistachio oil in their services as well.

·         The fiber content maintains regular normal bowels and decreases the chance of stomach upsets and uneasiness. It has high amounts of antioxidants which help prevent killer disease like cancer and heart diseases.

·         Anemia can only be prevented by the proper supply of iron into the body fluid. Due to its high iron absorption rate into the body from food intake and other forms of food sources, it helps to increase the iron content of our body. Thus it indirectly helps us to get secured from being affected by the anemia.

·         Pistachios are a great source of all good things a body needs and is also a tasty affair for kids and or adults not having a taste for food and other means of nourishment.