Pistachio is an expensive dry fruit because even today it is imported from America and bought and eaten in India. There was a time when it was used only to garnish sweets. Today time has changed, and people have started consuming protein-rich and low-calorie food in the form of snacks also. In this article, we are going to tell you interesting facts related to pistachio and how it should be eaten.
American pistachios are popular in India
Even though pistachio is an expensive nut, in India now people eat it very fondly. American pistachios are low in calories and high in good fat. Earlier Iran's pistachio was in trend, but due to getting more benefits from America, people started consuming it. According to research released by Cornell University, American pistachios are full of antioxidants. Apart from protein, it is also the best source of 9 essential amino acids.
Keep these things in mind while eating pistachios
1. According to reports, there are 160 calories in about 50 pistachios. Researchers also found that if 20 per cent of the calorie intake in the body is taken from pistachios, then there is no risk of weight gain. By the way, you should consume pistachios within the limit during the day. The FDA says that a man can consume 42 nuts in a day.
2. You can eat American Pistachios in any way, as it is considered a guilt-free snack. You can eat it in sweets or garnish it with other dishes. By the way, it is a different fun to eat it as a snack.
3. Talking about the benefits of pistachios, it helps enhance memory, take care of the heart, reduce the risk of cancer and strengthen bones. There is less fibre deficiency in this, so the problem of constipation can arise in the body.
