Pistachios: A Healthy Snack

When people get involved in good nutrition, there is often the problem of what to have for a snack. There are fruits and berries, veggies, seeds and nuts. One very tasty little nut is the pistachio. It makes a great snack and is full of good nutrition. In fact, pistachios are one of the most healthful nuts around. One serving gives you over 30 vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Pistachios contain nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. They have vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6, C, E and K.  They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin which are nutrients that are good for your eyes. Pistachios contain mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid; they have antioxidants. 

The minerals in pistachios include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium. Pistachios are one nut that does not contain sodium. This makes it a good snack for folks who have hypertension and are watching their salt intake. Pistachios are considered a heart healthy food. You can get them both salted and unsalted.

Pistachios are good for weight management because they are low in calories, high in protein and you have to shell them as you eat  them. That means you get the full feeling while eating less of them. The other advantage of pistachios is that they just taste good. I love them.

Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22458696
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html

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Valerie Lull
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