Description
Pistachios contain nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein & amino acids, fats, and dietary fiber. It is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, sodium and selenium. Pistachios also provide you with essential vitamins like vitamin A, K, C, E, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid choline and betaine.
Pistachios contain a higher amount of protein in comparison with other nuts such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts. The amount of protein found in pistachio is 6 g per 1 ounce, which is the highest in comparison to other nuts.
Pistachios are also a good source of mono-unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid and antioxidants. Taking them on a regular basis helps in decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is known as “bad” cholesterol and increasing the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as “good” cholesterol.
All of these nutrients make pistachios best suited for a good health.
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