Health Benefits Of Adding Pistachios To Your Diet

Emerging from the seeds of the Pistacia vera tree, these are packed with healthy fats, protein, fibre, and antioxidants, making them a versatile ingredient in our diet.

8 Benefits Of Adding Pistachios To Your Diet

High In Antioxidants: Pistachios have many different forms of antioxidants, including vitamin E, polyphenols and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The antioxidant capacity of pistachios rivals that of foods most commonly thought of as high in antioxidants, including blueberries, pomegranates and red wine. (Image Source: Getty)

Source Of Complete Protein: Pistachios contain all nine essential amino acids needed for growth and development for those ages five and older and are one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein. (Image Source: Getty)

Weight Management: Pistachios contain healthy fat and are a good source of fibre. Research suggests that people on a weight loss plan can eat pistachios as a calorie-controlled snack and still lose weight. (Image Source: Getty)

Promotes Heart Health: Scientific evidence suggests that integrating 1.5 ounces of most nuts, including pistachios, into a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may potentially reduce the risk of heart disease. Numerous studies examining pistachios' impact on heart health suggest that daily consumption (1 – 3 ounces) may mitigate risk factors associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure and arterial stiffness. (Image Source: Getty)

Diabetes: Research has shown that women with prediabetes and gestational diabetes had a lower increase in blood sugar after eating pistachios when compared to eating whole wheat bread. A research review found that 50-57 grams of pistachios daily for 1-4 months may lead to improved fasting glucose, fasting insulin and insulin resistance. (Image Source: Getty)

Heart Health: Scientific evidence suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may lower the risk of heart disease. Numerous studies have looked at the effect of pistachios on heart health and found that eating pistachios daily (1 – 3 ounces) may help to reduce risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure and arterial stiffness. (Image Source: Getty)

Sports Nutrition: Research suggests that pistachios may reduce delayed onset muscle soreness while maintaining muscle strength. (Image Source: Getty)

Anti-Microbial Properties: In vitro research has shown that pistachio extracts have a strong antibacterial and antiviral activity. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Dr. Varun Katyal, a Nutritionist & Health Expert, on behalf of American Pistachio Growers. (Image Source: Getty)