Pistachios are an excellent dry fruit, which most people like very much. It is also used to garnish many types of sweets. Its nature is hot, hence it is especially advisable to eat it during the winter season. Ayushi Yadav, former dietician of GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida, told us why we should eat pistachios daily.
The glycemic index of pistachios is very low which helps in keeping the blood sugar level low, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and antioxidants are also found in it which makes it a perfect diet for diabetic patients.
Pistachios are rich in zeaxanthin and lutein, which help protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration. It improves eyesight and also protects the eyes from the blue light of mobiles and laptops.
Pistachios are a great eating option for those who want to lose weight. It contains healthy calories. If eaten in limited quantity, it will help to a great extent in reducing weight.
Pistachios contain abundant amounts of dietary fiber which helps in better digestion. If you eat it, you will not face problems like constipation, gas, or indigestion.
Eating pistachios regularly helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the veins, which helps in controlling blood pressure easily, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases like heart attacks.
