Health benefits of pistachios

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09 Dec 2013 (Health Me Up): Pistachios are consumed as a snack but they are lot more than just a snack. Discover the variety of benefits that pistachios hold in their shell.

Did you know that the health benefits of pistachios range from skincare to haircare and they prevent heart disease.

Daily recommended dose and nutritional value:

It is recommended to consume approximately 56 to 70 gms of pistachios daily to obtain all the nutritional benefits.

Nutritional value for pistachios:

Pistachios contains 45 gms of essential fats like polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. Besides, pistachios are high in vitamin B, potassium and magnesium. This dry nut also contains vitamin A, E and C and calcium.

Health Benefits of Pistachios:

Heart Diseases: The healthy fats present in pistachios fight bad cholesterol and the fibre helps to eradicate cholesterol. In this manner pistachios are known to reduce heart diseases.

Pistachios also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Diabetes Mellitus: Include pistachios for diabetes management as the phosphorous in the nut can break down protein into amino acids for glucose intolerance.

Pistachios improve the haemoglobin count and enhance blood and oxygen circulation in the body.

This nut also improves immunity and brain health.

Skincare: Vitamin E in pistachios fight free radical, prevents skin diseases, slows down ageing and can be use as moisturiser. Fight UV rays and sun damage with pistachios.

Haircare: Preparing hair masks with pistachios can help nourish and strengthen hair follicles.

You can have pistachios as a snack, sprinkle it on dessert like ice cream, or you can have pistachios with yoghurt.

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