What are the health benefits of pistachios?
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QUOTE from http://www.pistachiohealth.com/consumer/heart-health
In a 2006 study, after just three weeks on a diet that included pistachios, significant decreases were seen in total cholesterol, LDL (bad fat) and increases were seen in HDL (good fat).
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Also, Pistachios are rich in arginine, which prevent the hardening of the arteries, as a result, in this manner, it also helps your heart.
Pistachios have something called phytosterols (which pistachios have in spades)4, pistachios can actually lower your absorption of dietary cholesterol from other foods. That means pistachios are looking out for you and helping to keep your cholesterol at bay.
Pistachios can also lower your fat level!!! The trick is to choose foods that contain good fats (unsaturated) as opposed to bad fats (saturated). Pistachios are a great choice of snack because they contain almost 90% unsaturated fat, i.e. the good stuff. By replacing the saturated fat in your diet with mono and polyunsaturated fats, you may reduce your blood cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart disease.6 So the next time you consider ordering french fries, choose a healthier, crunchier snack of pistachios instead.
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There are many health benefits to eating this amazing little nut:
They are inexpensive, especially if you shell them yourself
They may reduce your risk of heart disease
They may lower your risk of developing blood clots
They may lower your cholesterol
They are high in fiber
They have a high iron content
They have a high amount of antioxidants
They contain a large number of carotenoids and xeaxanthin which might reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration, a condition that causes blindness
They are a good source of vegetable protein
A serving (about 50 nuts) contains only 160 calories making them one of the lowest calorie snack nuts.
They contain over 30 vitamins and minerals
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