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What are pistachios?
Pistachio are nuts that grow in clusters on large trees. They begin as yellow and reddish fruits that ripen to green and purple. “Most of the pistachios in the U.S. are grown in the naturally rich soils of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where the warm days and cool nights create the perfect setting to grow heart-healthy pistachios,” says Maggie Moon, M.S., R.D., head of nutrition communications for Good Housekeeping Nutritionist-Approved Wonderful Pistachios.
The popular nut is available with or without shells, and comes in raw or roasted varieties. Plus, they are packed with nutritional benefits. “Pistachios are also one of the highest protein snack nuts.”
Benefits of pistachios;
Rich in nutrients. Pistachios contain many essential nutrients. …
Low in calories. …
Packed with antioxidants. …
Good for eye health. …
Beneficial for gut health. …
High in protein for vegans and vegetarians. …
Important for heart health. …
Good for blood sugar balance.
1. Rich in nutrients
Pistachios contain many essential nutrients.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1 ounce (oz), or approximately 49 kernels of unroasted, unsalted pistachios containTrusted Source:
Calories: 159
Protein: 5.7 grams (g)
Fat: 12.8 g
Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
Fiber: 3.0 g
Sugars: 2.2 g
Magnesium: 34.3 milligrams (mg)
Potassium: 289.0 mg
Phosphorus: 139 mg
Thiamin: 0.25 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg
2. Low in calories
Pistachios are one of the lowest-calorie nuts, which means people can enjoy the health benefits of nuts while more easily staying within their daily calorie limits.
For example, 1 oz of macadamia nuts, or 10-12 kernels, contains 204 caloriesTrusted Source, while 1 oz of pecans provides 196 caloriesTrusted Source. However, 1 oz of pistachios contains just 159 calories.
That said, nuts are generally higher in calories compared to some other foods.
3. Packed with antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that play a critical role in health. They reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases by preventing damage to the body’s cells.
Nuts and seeds contain several antioxidant compounds, but pistachios may have higher levels of some antioxidants than other nuts.
ResearchTrusted Source reports that pistachios have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions, as they include:
gama-tocopherols
phytochemicals
polyphenols
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