Five properties of pistachio and interesting facts about it
Properties of pistachio shell raw pistachios: Pistachio is one of the most beloved types of nuts in Iran and the world, which is used in different types and is one of the most important, delicious and popular types of food in the world. The properties of pistachio and of course its taste are exemplary! When it comes to people looking for healthy snacks to lose weight and control, pistachios are a great option. Most of the fat in pistachios (about 90% of it) is unsaturated and healthy fat, which has many positive consequences for the body. In fact, the fats and nutrients in these nuts have been shown to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and also improve eye health.
In the continuation of this article on Haft Maghaz website, we want to fully acquaint you with the properties of raw pistachio, its value and its storage method.
5 properties of pistachio for health
Pistachios are one of the beneficial sources of vitamin B6. These nuts can help increase energy levels and improve skin health, eye health and improve the body's healthy metabolism. Pistachios contain a variety of nutrients such as vitamin B6, thiamine, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron. Another property of pistachios is its healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It should be noted that pistachios are free of trans fats and cholesterol. Scientific evidence shows that the properties of pistachios can have very positive effects on health. Some of the positive effects of pistachio are as follows.
Properties of raw pistachios for the heart
Properties of raw pistachios for the heart
1- Properties of pistachio for heart health
A study on pistachios published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms pistachios as a cholesterol-lowering food.
The researchers looked at 28 adults whose levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) were higher than allowed and no other disease was reported. The diets tested included a low-fat diet without pistachios, a healthy diet with one serving of pistachios, and a healthy diet with two servings of pistachios per day. Bad cholesterol (LDL) levels were lower in everyone who ate pistachios.
In the context of a heart-healthy diet, this study showed that adding one serving of pistachios per day, containing 10% of total daily calories, reduced bad cholesterol (LDL) by 9%; While consuming more of these nuts (two servings per day) reduced bad cholesterol (LDL) by 12%.
High LDL levels are a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease; So by lowering your bad cholesterol levels you can reduce the risk of causing serious problems. Pistachios also contain antioxidants that are great for heart health.