Calories |
165cal |
Fat |
13.4g |
Sodium |
2mg |
Carbohydrates |
7.8g |
Fiber |
2.8g |
Sugars |
2.1g |
Protein |
5.8g |
Potassium |
277mg |
Adding nuts to your meal plan is a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your body. Nut consumption has been associated with certain health benefits.
Consumption of nuts has been associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. A small study funded by the Pistachio Growers showed that a moderate-fat diet containing pistachios reduced blood pressure and vascular resistance during acute stress when compared with a typical Western diet.
Pistachios’ high phytosterol content also makes them a heart-healthy snack. Phytosterols come from plants, but because they have a similar structure to cholesterol, they compete with cholesterol to limit its absorption.
Furthermore, snacking on pistachios takes longer than ready-to-eat foods like potato chips or other processed snacks. Because you have to crack open each shell before eating the nut, your body is given a chance to register feelings of fullness before overeating.
The women who ate the pistachios had a significantly lower rise in blood sugar compared to the whole wheat bread group. A similar beneficial response was seen about insulin levels.
The study suggests pistachios may be an effective alternative to low-fat, high-carbohydrate foods for women with gestational diabetes or gestational impaired glucose tolerance. The effect on blood sugar is not surprising, since pistachios are much lower in carbohydrates than whole wheat bread.
Roasting pistachios does not diminish their health benefits in this regard. Raw or roasted varieties are both considered protective against colon cancer.
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