Eating pistachios regularly can help reduce belly fat as well as reduce weight. A handful (about 30 grams) of pistachios contains 5 grams of protein, 13 grams of fat, and 163 calories. This thing has been revealed in a study which was done by the Food Data Central of the US Department of Agriculture.
What has been revealed in this study can bring a thought to our mind that even after having so much fat and calories in pistachios, it can help in reducing weight, so can snacks like popcorn also reduce weight? But that is not true. Pistachios do contain calories and fat but these are essential calories that our body needs and they are very different from the calories in popcorn. A review published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that pistachios contain healthy saturated fat. In addition, along with calories, pistachios are rich in protein and fiber.
Pistachios can help in reducing weight
Researchers studying the same topic highlighted that pistachios not only help us lose weight but also reduce belly fat. Researchers conducted an experiment on two groups, one of which was given a diet including pistachios and the other was not. The pistachio group reduced abdominal fat more than the other group. Not only this, people who took pistachios reduced their bad cholesterol levels and increased the level of adiponectin.
Other benefits of eating pistachios
Pistachios contain a lot of fiber which can help us stay full for longer. Good bacteria are found in these fibers which take care of the health of the intestines and intestines.
Pistachios are very high in minerals, fiber, protein, and saturated fat and this helps in controlling blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol level in our body.
Pistachios are also rich in potassium and saturated fatty acids. They have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which are very important for our overall health.
Pistachios also help in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
