Pistachio nuts from Persia, especially Iran. But now widely grown in Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, India, Pakistan, the United States and other countries. Pistachio rich in iron, folate, potassium, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin and zinc. 50 seeds pistachios have already provided more than 10 percent of daily fiber, vitamin B6, thiamine, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and oxygen. Pistachios also contain lots of phytosterol aka "cholesterol" vegetable, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Pistachios are rich source of energy; per 100 gr contain 557 calories, 20.60 gr protein and 0% Cholesterol.
Studies in Turkey revealed that eating pistachios once for 3 weeks is good for male mirility. Diet with this nuts is highly recommended for those who have a problem of erectile dysfunction. Pistachio nuts contain high levels of non-essential amino acid arginine, which plays a role in high-flex vessels and improving blood flow triggered by the nitric oxide. Pistachio nuts also contain antioxidants that can protect cells from damage by harmful chemicals called free radicals. The findings are published in the Journal of Nutrition follows previous research by the same team that discovered pistachios help destroy bad cholesterol that can cause heart attacks and strokes. According to a study conducted by Pennsylvanis State University found that pistachios may help lower blood pressure and acute stress resulting in rapid heart beat.
According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, pistachio nut contains several protein allergens able to trigger type I hypersensitivity reactions. These allergens can be found also in cashew nut and mango seed but not in mango pulp. Based from tandurust.com pistachio allergy symptoms similar to other nut allergy, pistachio causes skin rash and itching after eating pistachio nut or coming in contact with pistachio products. The other symptoms are Angio edema of face and other parts of body, vomiting, diarrhea, Abdominal cramps, Cough, difficult breathing , tightness in chest, hives, anaphylaxis reaction.
As reported by UPI.com, research conducted by the University of Texas and Texas Woman's University, suggests that gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E contained in pistachios may reduce cancer risk. Lempert, a food industry analysts who worked on the study, said that vitamin E can be obtained through foods such as pistachio, rather than through supplements. The body not only get vitamin E alone, but a variety of other vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds as well.
"Foods rich in vitamin E may act as antioxidants, which can help prevent damage from free radicals, protect skin from ultraviolet rays, and create a better cell growth," said Phil Lempert.
As reported by UPI.com, research conducted by the University of Texas and Texas Woman's University, suggests that gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E contained in pistachios may reduce cancer risk. Lempert, a food industry analysts who worked on the study, said that vitamin E can be obtained through foods such as pistachio, rather than through supplements. The body not only get vitamin E alone, but a variety of other vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds as well.
"Foods rich in vitamin E may act as antioxidants, which can help prevent damage from free radicals, protect skin from ultraviolet rays, and create a better cell growth," said Phil Lempert.
Pistachio Nutrition Facts
Pistachio Health Benefits according to wikipedia
In research at Pennsylvania State University, pistachios in particular significantly reduced levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) while increasing antioxidant levels in the serum of volunteers.In rats, consumption of pistachios as 20% of daily caloric intake increased beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol) without lowering LDL cholesterol, and while reducing LDL oxidation.
Consuming unsalted, dry-roasted pistachios prevents any addition of unwanted fats and additional sodium in the diet that may affect cardiac health adversely and increase hypertension. Human studies have shown that 32–63 grams per day of pistachio nut can significantly elevate plasma levels of lutein, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and gamma-tocopherol.
In December 2008, Dr. James Painter, a behavioral eating expert, professor and chair of School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Eastern Illinois University, described the Pistachio Principle. The Pistachio Principle describes methods of "fooling" one's body into eating less. One example used is that the act of shelling and eating pistachios one by one slows one's consumption, allowing one to feel full faster after having eaten less.
