This presentation tells advantages of Pistachios. It shows us what are the health benefits of eating pistachios. Let us look at the presentation.

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Health Benefits of Eating Pistachios

2. Pistachio is basically a kernels which is generally obtained from fruits
belonging to the family Anacardiaceae in the genus.
Pistacia is a plant which is basically a medium sized broad, bushy, dioecious,
deciduous tree, which is generally originated in the mountain ranges of the
West-Asia and Turkey region.
Various cultivars exist but the most popular variety is generally grown for the
commercial purposes is kerman.
It is also known as Pista.
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About Pistachios

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What is the Taste, size and color of pistachios?
Color of nut : Green
Size: one inch (2.5cm) long
Taste: it has delicate, Rather almond like taste.
In which form they are consumed?
Pistachios nuts are generally consumed raw or roasted and
salted and are also used to decorate the cakes or used as a
pressed for a greenish oil used to flavor candy, ice cream or
sauces.

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Nutritional value of Pistachios
Calories- 562
Total fat- 45g
Saturated fat- 6g
Polyunsaturated fat- 14g
Monounsaturated fat- 24g
Trans fat- 0g
Cholesterol – 0mg
Sodium- 1mg
Potassium- 1,025mg
Total Carbohydrate- 28g
Dietary fiber- 10g
Sugar- 8g
Protein- 20g

5. Pistachios are rich source of fiber and also consist of protein, B
vitamins and various minerals.
A cup of raw pistachios consists of 13 grams of fiber, 25 grams
of high-quality protein.
It is also rich in thiamine, vitamin B6, copper, manganese,
phosphorus, magnesium and iron.
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Vitamins and Minerals in Pistachios

6. 1. Pistachios for Healthy Heart:
It is effective in lowering the bad cholesterol, LDL and is effective in
enhancing the good cholesterol, HDL will help in preventing the heart
diseases. It is also effective in enhancing the strength of the nerves which
will make heart stronger.
2. Pistachios for weight management:
It is good for those people who want to loose weight. Because of the presence
of lower calories, high protein, low saturated fat, and high unsaturated fats
and it is considered best nut and ideal for weight management.
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Health Benefits of Pistachios

7. 3. Pistachios for healthy blood and immunity:
It is rich in Vitamin B6, which is necessary for production of haemoglobin, which,
in turn, will effectively supplies the oxygen to the cells, also enhances the
amount of oxygen which is supplied. This vitamin is also effective in fostering
the immunity, also effective in production of red and white blood cells.
Note: Deficiency of Vitamin B6 will lead to reduce the body's ability to fight
infections.
4. Pistachios for healthy glands:
Glands i.e. spleen, thymus, etc will become healthier and will work properly with
better supply of blood consisting of more white blood cells (WBC) which is
essential to fight against the infections.
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Health Benefits of Pistachios

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Health Benefits of Pistachios
5. Pistachios for diabetes:
It is rich in phosphorus which is about 60% of the daily recommendation. It
is effective for glucose tolerance and it is effective in breaking down the
proteins into the amino acids. Thus this dry fruit is good for the diabetic
patient.
6. Pistachios for skin health:
This dry fruit is rich in vitamin E, which is a fat soluble antioxidant,
Pistachios is effective in maintain the hale and hearty skin. This dry fruit will
protect your skin from sun damage, thus by lowering the odds of skin
cancer and sunburns.

9. Other health benefits:
 Having anti-inflammatory property.
 Good for nervous system.
 Good for macular degeneration.
 Act as anti-ageing.
 Act as natural moisturizer.
 Makes hair strong.
 Good in increasing the flexibility of hair.
 For healthy brain .
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Health benefits of Pistachios

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TIPS
If you add pistachios in brown rice and herbs it is a better way to
take this as a supplement . Moreover, it is yummy in taste when it is
served with fruits.
You can also add the pistachios in cookies, muffins, breads or
biscuits.
Another good option is to Sprinkle the chopped pistachios onto
ice-cream.
You can also add this on cream cheese spreads for sandwiches or
crackers.
You can also add this dry fruit in regular salads and yogurt etc.

11. • On regular basis consume 30 grams of the pistachios if you
want full benefits.
• Do not do overeating or consult your health practitioner if you
feel any problem or allergy.
How much you should intake Pistachios per
day?

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