Pistachio/Pista seeds: Nutrition, Health Benefits, Uses

By Nikita Agrawal Apr 20, 2024 #pista seeds

Almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts make a punch of wholesome delights, but of all the nuts pistachios often remain undervalued. 

Pistachio contains all the essential macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and dietary fibre.

 Along with notable amounts of vital micronutrients phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and essential vitamins like A, C, E, and K, as well as choline and betaine.

 It manages weight, control, hypertension and uplifts brain, skin and eye health.

Pistachios also filled with antioxidants, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds are beneficial which are good for blood glucose control.

It also contains arginine, phytosterol and antioxidants which js beneficial to treat erectile dysfunction.

The best quality of pista is its vast reserves of cooper that help boost elastin production and treat sagging skin.

•Use it with by making energy bars and granolas.

•You can also garnish salads, pizza topping, or baking cakes, muffins, cookies

•Even sprinkle them over desserts and ice-creams or cheesecake.

•Pista Barfi is an extremely delicious dessert with a mildly nutty flavour.

Pistachios possess notable quantities of healthy fatty acids, which uplifts heart health by diminishing cholesterol and raising good HDL cholesterol levels. So every individual should incorporate pista in their diet.

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