Health & Beauty. delivery number 42: THE PISTACHIOS.

Thank you for visiting my blog and Continuing with the series of properties and benefits of fruits and vegetables, today I bring you information about:

Pistachios are fruits of the Pistacia vera plant and belong to the Anacardiaceae family. It has many nutritional and therapeutic properties. Pistachio is a dried fruit of the characteristic green color and is enclosed in a woody shell. In the market you can find fresh or toasted. Its regular intake, in moderate amounts, of course, has beneficial effects on various aspects of health that we will now see.

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Cardiovascular system:

The consumption of pistachios improves endothelial vasodilation improving the health of blood vessels. The presence of antioxidant compounds, phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids brings benefits to the heart.

Cholesterol:

Like all nuts, pistachio can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Most of the fats contained in these fruits are monounsaturated, have beneficial effects in terms of reducing LDL cholesterol.

Blood pressure:

Of all dried fruits, pistachios have the best effect in reducing diastolic and systolic blood pressure.

Protect the eyes:

These fruits contain a large amount of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are the only carotenoids present in the retina of the eye. These two compounds play an active role in the slowdown of macular degeneration and age-related cataracts.

Erectile dysfunction:

Due to its vasodilator property, some studies showed that pistachio consumption can improve erectile function parameters.

Anemia:

Pistachio has a high copper content, which can help in cases of anemia. This mineral in fact facilitates the absorption of iron by the body.

Free radicals:

Its high antioxidant content counteracts the activity of free radicals. Its properties prevent cell damage and play a key role in preventing serious diseases such as tumors.

Anticancer:

Vitamin E and other antioxidants provide some protection against some forms of cancer. Pistachios, have a high content of tocopherol (a form of vitamin E) and other antioxidants, can reduce the risk of different types of cancer. It could reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.

Glycemia:

They are fruits with low glycemic index, their consumption can have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels. Many antioxidants, magnesium, carotenoids and other phenolic compounds, useful for reducing blood sugar are also added. Pistachio intake significantly improves glucose and insulin metabolism (Improves insulin resistance status) in prediabetic patients.

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Protect the skin:

Its high antioxidant content, slows aging, also protects the skin from sun damage.

Protect the hair:

Pistachio oil has special properties to protect the hair, giving it strength and shine.

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Pistachios can be eaten natural or toasted, they can be added to salads, sauces, sweets, ice cream or just eat them alone.

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