Description
Benefits
Pistachios are high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. They also boast several other important nutrients, including vitamin B6 and potassium.
Pistachios are among the most antioxidant-rich nuts around. They’re high in lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which promote eye health.
Pistachios contain fewer calories and more protein than most other nuts. Also, their essential amino acid content is higher than any other nut.
Eating pistachio nuts may aid weight loss. In-shell pistachios are especially beneficial, as they promote mindful eating.
Pistachios are high in fiber, which is good for your gut bacteria. Eating pistachios may increase the number of bacteria that produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids like butyrate.
pistachios may help lower blood cholesterol. It may also lower blood pressure more than other nuts.
Side Effects
Consuming pistachios in excess can cause high blood pressure. In addition, you may experience lightheadedness, blurred vision, confusion, and fainting. Also, consuming salted pistachios might elevate your blood sodium level, increasing your chance of developing various cardiovascular illnesses including hypertension.
How to Consume
Eating pistachios plain is arguably the most common way they are enjoyed, either raw or roasted both in shell or unshelled pistachios are available at super pansar store.
Shelled pistachios (either whole or chopped) are often sprinkled over salads.
Ground pistachios are popular as a base for sauces and dips, like pistachio yogurt sacuce.
Grounded pistachios can be added to bread dough to give it a thicker texture with extra protein.
Chopped pistachio are commonly mixed into or sprinkled a top desserts like ice cream, cake, truffles. and pastries.
