Pistachios unshelled (Pista) مغز پستہ

Overview

The pistachio, a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East pistachio is a small to medium sized tree with a branching main stem (trunk) and a spreading growth habit. The leaves of the pistachio are pinnate and composed of five individual oval leaflets. Pistachio trees are grown on traditional plantations and the lack of space between trees and rows necessitates harvesting by hand in Iran, Turkey and Syria.

Benefits

Pistachios are high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. They also boast several other important nutrients, including vitamin B6 and potassium.

Pistachios are among the most antioxidant-rich nuts around. They’re high in lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which promote eye health.

Pistachios contain fewer calories and more protein than most other nuts. Also, their essential amino acid content is higher than any other nut.

Eating pistachio nuts may aid weight loss. In-shell pistachios are especially beneficial, as they promote mindful eating.

Pistachios are high in fiber, which is good for your gut bacteria. Eating pistachios may increase the number of bacteria that produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids like butyrate.

pistachios may help lower blood cholesterol. It may also lower blood pressure more than other nuts.

Pistachio nuts may play an important role in promoting blood vessel health. That’s because they are rich in L-arginine, which, when converted into nitric oxide, helps dilate your blood vessels.

Pistachios have a low glycemic index, which might promote lower blood sugar levels.

Side Effects

Consuming pistachios in excess can cause high blood pressure. In addition, you may experience lightheadedness, blurred vision, confusion, and fainting. Also, consuming salted pistachios might elevate your blood sodium level, increasing your chance of developing various cardiovascular illnesses including hypertension.

How to Consume

Eating pistachios plain is arguably the most common way they are enjoyed, either raw or roasted both in shell or unshelled pistachios are available at super pansar store.

Shelled pistachios (either whole or chopped) are often sprinkled over salads.

Ground pistachios are popular as a base for sauces and dips, like pistachio yogurt sacuce.

Grounded pistachios can be added to bread dough to give it a thicker texture with extra protein.

Chopped pistachio are commonly mixed into or sprinkled a top desserts like ice cream, cake, truffles. and pastries.

Nutritional Value

Pistachios are very nutritious, with a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of about 49 pistachios containing the following:

• Calories: 159
• Carbs: 8 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 6 grams
• Fat: 13 grams (90% are unsaturated fats)
• Potassium: 6% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Phosphorus: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 28% of the RDI
• Thiamine: 21% of the RDI
• Copper: 41% of the RDI
• Manganese: 15% of the RDI