The pistachio is a small tree originating from Central Asia and Middle East and it is a member of the cashew family. It is extremely delicious but also it is the healthiest snack you can find. It slows down aging, lowers cholesterol and speeds up metabolism. You can find it in any store and it surely deserves to be included in your diet.
Below, you will find out which beneficial effects it has on our health if consumed on daily basis.
- Pistachios contain large amount of antioxidants and we can surely tell that they are champions among nuts in regard to this. The antioxidants are essential for body revitalization and due to that they are considered to be natural botox. If you want to win the battle against wrinkles, you should consume 5-10 pistachios on daily basis.
- Pistachios are extremely rich in fiber. Only 100 grams of pistachios contain dietary fibers that are crucial for facilitating digestion and accelerating the metabolism.
- The antioxidants which pistachio contains prevent inflammation and infiltration of cholesterol in blood vessels. As a result of the lutein, antioxidant found in the pistachio in huge amount, the consumption of the pistachio itself for few days reduces cholesterol by 20 %.
- Pistachios regulate the sugar levels in the blood as well. Only one cup of pistachio contains 60% of the recommended dose of phosphorus. This substance (mineral) breaks down amino acids and proteins and thus stimulates glucose tolerance.
- Finally, the pistachios increase the sexual power of men. If consumed regularly, it can increase the sexual power for 51%, due to the essential fatty acids it contains. They increase the blood flow to the genitalia and help the production of sex hormones.
Note: When you buy pistachios, choose the unpeeled ones. In this case, by opening the shell you can easily count how many you have eaten and make sure you not overeat.
