Pistachio nuts can be quite tasty, but did you know that these little green nuts have what to offer you in terms of health benefits? Pistachio nuts benefits are actually quite impressive.
Here are 5 of them.
Heart Health
Pistachios contain nutrients that are good for your heart, such as phytosterols, antioxidants, and unsaturated fatty acids. And If you eat pistachios on a regular basis, you can lower you bad cholesterol (LDL), according to a study cited by Organic Facts.
Weight Loss
It seems that eating pistachios are good for weight loss. The few studies on the subject highlight this benefit as well. This may be due to how pistachios are absorbed. Pistachio nut fat isn’t fully absorbed and part of it doesn’t get digested by your gut. An additional plus is in-shell pistachios. According to a study cited in Healthline that compared people who ate in-shell pistachios with people who ate shelled pistachios, the shelled group had 41% more calories than the in-shell group.
Eye Health
Pistachios can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration thanks to their zeaxanthin and lutein content.
Skin Health
Pistachios can help you look younger by keeping your skin healthy despite exposure to UV radiation thanks to its Vitamin E content.
Digestive Health
Pistachios are good for digestion thanks to their fiber content.
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