Pistachio: Properties and benefits
Pistachio is one of the most complete nuts that exist, with a pleasant texture and good flavor.
In this article we talk about its origin and we collect its properties and benefits it has on the human body.
Where does the pistachio come from?
It is native to the Middle East (Iran) and is from the same family as the cashew. It was already used by the Egyptians, Greeks or Romans who made it known throughout their empire from the XNUMXst century
In ancient times not everyone could eat pistachios as they were rare and considered a status symbol
Types of pistachio
There are different ways to eat pistachios, in the market they are fried, toasted, salted or raw, which is the healthiest option.
Pistachio properties
It has many properties, but we highlight the following:
- Rich in magnesium, iron and calcium
- Contains a high percentage of unsaturated fats
- Good supply of carbohydrates
- Source of vegetable protein
- Contains Vitamins B6 and minerals such as zinc, potassium and phosphorus
- Antioxidant power.
What does 100 grams of pistachios have?
| Energy | 562 cal |
| Total fat | 45,39 gr |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 23,82 gr |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 13,74 gr |
| Saturated fat | 5,55 gr |
| Cholesterol | 0 gr |
| Sugar | 7,6 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27,5 gr |
| Saturated fat | 5,55 gr |
| Dietary fiber | 10.3 gr |
| Proteins | 20,27 gr |
| Water | 3,91 gr |
| Vitamin B9 | 51 g |
| Vitamin C: | 5,6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 415 IU |
| Vitamin B9 | 1,7 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2,30 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1,3 mg |
| football | 105 mg |
| Iron | 3,92 mg |
| Potassium | 1.025 mg |
| Magnesium | 121 mg |
| Phosphorus and Potassium | 490 mg |
| Zinc | 2,20 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Source: todoalimentos
Are pistachios fattening?
The moderate consumption of pistachios is a great ally to have a healthy diet. If eaten raw, you can benefit from all its properties.
In a study published by the 'New England Journal of Medicine' it is recommended to eat a daily intake of about 28-30 grams of pistachios per day (about 50 pistachios per day with calories close to 130 Kcal)
Pistachio benefits
Looking at the table above of all the properties that pistachio has, there is no doubt that it is a good food to incorporate into our diet.
Regular consumption of pistachios can have the following benefits
- Improves cardiovascular health and cholesterol
- They prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases
- They control sugar levels (vitamin B6.)
- Rich in antioxidants
- High nutritional value
- Source of vegetable protein and carbohydrates
- Reduces stress and anemia (phosphorus and iron)
- Improves athletic performance (potassium)
- High in magnesium, iron and calcium
- Helps prevent obesity and diabetes
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