Pistachio is one of the most important nuts in Iranian nuts. Pistachio has a lot of potassium and nutrients. Kerman province and Rafsanjan city is the main center of pistachio in Iran. Also, Abtab Rafsanjan pistachio company in this city operates in the field of pistachios and other nuts and then fully explains the properties, harms and consumption of pistachios:
Types of pistachios: Pistachios are classified into four types:
What is the nutritional value of pistachios?
Pistachios are rich in protein, amino acids, carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Pistachios are rich in minerals, iron, sodium, calcium, zinc and copper, pistachios also have very essential vitamins such as: vitamin B6-C-K-thiamine-niacin-folate and ….
The following sources are available in 200 grams of pistachio kernels:
- Phosphorus: 1000 mg
- Calcium: 260 mg
- Starch: 30 mg
- Iron: 15 mg
- Protein: 40 mg
- Water: 10.4 mg
- Vitamin A: 460 units
- Potassium: 1900 mg
- Vitamin B: 1.4 mg
- Vitamin B3: 3 mg
The most important properties and benefits of pistachios for the body:
- Heart health: Pistachios are a rich source of amino acids that prevent the narrowing of blood vessels and the formation of blood clots. Reduces daily consumption of pistachios, DL or cholesterol in the body.
- Antioxidant properties: Pistachio shells contain many antioxidants, these antioxidants neutralize free radicals that are formed from cellular metabolism, which cause cancer and heart disease.
- Prevention of macular degeneration: Pistachios contain carotenoid antioxidants such as zaxetin and lutein, which help reduce the risk of macular degeneration in the elderly.
- Weight control: Pistachios are low in calories, low in saturated and unsaturated fats and high in protein, and for those on a diet, pistachios are a great choice.
- High iron absorption: Pistachios, due to their high copper content, can help absorb iron from food in the body and also fight anemia. Because it increases hemoglobin and increases blood flow.
- Fast digestion: Pistachios contain dietary fiber and improve the function of the digestive system.
- Strengthen sexual power with pistachios: Pistachios greatly increase men’s sexual power. Research on pistachios has shown that men can improve erectile dysfunction problems by up to 50% by consuming 100 grams of nuts daily for three weeks.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Pistachio due to its vitamin E can be a useful factor to eliminate inflammation anywhere in the body.
- Controls diabetes: Pistachios, due to their high antioxidant content, help reduce glycation (sugaring) and diabetes, and balance blood sugar levels and blood pressure.
- Strengthen the immune system with pistachios: Vitamin B6 in pistachios strengthens the immune system and prevents various infections and cancers in the body.
- Protecting neurons and nerves: High levels of vitamin B6 in pistachios help build essential amino acids, which are very good for the heart and arteries.
Properties and benefits of pistachio for hair:
- Hair strengthening: Pistachio is an excellent agent for treating and strengthening damaged hair.
- Stimulating hair growth: The fatty acids in pistachios stimulate and grow new and healthy hair.
- Hair Loss Treatment: Pistachio, due to its high biotin content, has a positive effect on fine hair and prevents it.
- Increase hair flexibility: Pistachio hair mask moisturizes the hair and nourishes the hair and improves hair texture.
Properties and benefits of pistachio for skin:
- Organic Skin Moisturizer: Pistachio is an organic moisturizer and you can substitute pistachio oil for your daily moisturizer to have smooth and clear skin.
- Clear skin: Pistachios contain essential fatty acids that are very useful in maintaining skin radiance.
- Anti-aging: Pistachio is very useful in the fight against aging and because it has strong antioxidants, it helps to neutralize free radicals and eliminates cracks in the feet and skin.
- Improve visual health: Pistachio greatly helps the body’s visual system.
Properties and benefits of pistachios during pregnancy:
- Pistachios are a great source of protein in pregnancy: High protein of pistachios is one of the essential nutrients during pregnancy and helps the muscle and tissue growth of the baby.
Medicinal benefits of pistachio:
- Pistachio bark decoction: It is very useful for relieving itching of female genitals
- Decoction of pistachio bark and leaves: It is very useful for relieving anal pain and itching
- Strengthens sexual power and strength
- Treatment of anemia due to high iron content in pistachio kernels
- Pistachio strengthens the mind and brain
- Pistachios are very useful for relieving cough
- Pistachio strengthens the stomach.
- Pistachio is useful for calming the nerves and calming the heart
- Pistachios are very useful for opening and cleaning the liver ducts
Properties of pistachio green skin:
- Chewing green pistachio skin heals wounds in the mouth
- It has a great effect on strengthening the gums, which should be rubbed and chewed on the gums
- It is the best medicine to eliminate bad breath.
- Its decoction is very useful for relieving diarrhea
- Green pistachio skin decoction eliminates vomiting
- A cup of its decoction is very useful for relieving hiccups
Properties of pistachio oil:
Pistachio oil is excellent for body and face massage and is a good moisturizer. Pistachio oil has a high rate of absorption and omega-6 in it, eliminates the wounds caused by surgery and improves wrinkles around the eyes and face, as well as makes hair clear.
Eating pistachio oil also has a therapeutic aspect and because it has a lot of phosphorus, it increases intelligence and memory and its folic acid helps the growth and development of the fetal nervous system.
Disadvantages of high consumption of pistachios:
Pistachio is not recommended for people with high blood triglyceride levels and is difficult to digest.
Eating a lot of pistachios causes body heat, hives and red grains on the skin.
Eating pistachios is harmful for people with weak liver, people with gout and diabetes, and people with kidney problems, and it is also not suitable for hot-tempered people.
How to store and keep pistachios:
Store peeled pistachios in a cool, dry place.
How to use pistachios?
Use in salads with fish, or for breakfast, or with dessert and as a snack.
Also, eat pistachios in frozen yogurt or oatmeal to have a great and healthy breakfast.
