Pistachio (Pistacia vera) - this delicious snack originates from Southwest Asia and is available today in almost all stores throughout the year.
They are a source of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, dietary fiber, minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, copper), B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate), vitamins C, E, K and A.
Why are pistachios good for our health?
1. Strengthen immunity
Vitamin B6 is necessary for the immune system to function properly and to protect us from various bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Insufficient vitamin B6 can adversely affect brain function, cause skin changes, can lead to anaemia, irritability, tingling in the hands and feet.
So include this snack in your diet and help your immunity.
2. Abundance of antioxidants
Pistachios are a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals that can damage our cells and protect our body from various cardiovascular diseases, reduce the risk of cancer, protect the skin from premature aging.
3. Protects eyesight
Pistachios contain the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect our eyes from macular degeneration (vision loss associated with aging).
4. Keep skin young
Powerful antioxidants such as vitamins E and A in pistachios neutralize free radicals that can cause skin damage and accelerate the aging process of the skin. These vitamins keep our skin elastic, taut, prevent the formation of wrinkles and slow down the aging process of the skin. In addition, vitamin E as a powerful antioxidant protects the skin from harmful UV rays and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
5. Pistachios keep us full longer
As a high-calorie food, only a few pistachios can give us a feeling of fullness (satiety) and prevent overeating, while satisfying a significant amount of daily needs for protein, healthy fats and dietary fiber.
