What is the nutritional value of pistachio? Is it an healthy snack ?
Dick Willens, United States
The pistachio and others kinds of tree nuts and peanuts (except the coconut) are very healthy snacks and a regular intake is recommended. The daily serving should be about a handful. Though they have a pretty high fat content, they have additional effect on health, caused by the high content on unsaturated fatty acids.
For some time scientists around the world have been studying the effects on health of eating nuts. The medical and scientific studies undertaken conclude that, thanks to the exceptional nutritional profile which they have, the regular consumption of nuts gives protection against certain types of cancer, helps to control cholesterol levels, and reduces the mortality caused by cardiovascular disease.The pistachio has a delicious flavour and a high nutritious value, being very rich in proteins and vitamins.
For an exact nutrient profile of pistachio and different types of nuts look here:
(Source: USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, 2002)
http://www.nucis.org/pdf/USDA-02.pdf
Various dietetic intervention studies have been undertaken with different types of nuts in order to be able to demonstrate that the incorporation of nuts into the diet produces a reduction in the factors of cardiovascular risk such as cholesterol levels: all these have produced positive results.
Summary of international studies from Nucis, Health and Tree Nuts Foundation:
http://www.nucis.org/dues3c_eng.htm
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