” There pistachio a healthy, practical and tasty snack, with a wealth of antioxidants and in protein of good quality which really make it an ally for shape, line and health », Shares Vanessa Bedjaï-Haddad, dietitian-nutritionist in Paris.
This dried fruit is indeed a very healthy alternative that contains copper, protein, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus and thiamin.
However, we all tend to consume it only as an aperitif! Which is a shame when you know that the pistachio is an ally both for the line and for the health.
Why consume pistachio?
Introduced to California in the 1970s from Iranian seeds, pistachios are one of the newest crops in the United States. Very quickly, their nutritional value was highlighted by various scientific studies.
” In March 2020 and for the first time in history, it was announced that pistachios grown in the United States belonged to the rare vegetable proteins which are also complete proteins, explains the American Pistachio Growers (association of 865 growers). They contain the nine essential amino acids necessary for human growth, usually present in animal protein “.
THE nutrients it contains make pistachio, a particularly beneficial snack for immune system. And for good reason, this nut is an excellent source of copper necessary for the production of antibodies and the activity of phagocytes, and are essential for maintaining normal functioning of your immunity.
The benefits of the pistachio do not stop: numerous studies have proven their ability to prevent heart disease, gestational diabetes, aging and kidney stones.
It’s not too late to invite this little nut on your plate! And for the greediest, know that they go perfectly with many desserts. Top Santé shares with you 7 recipes from the American Pistachio Growers. Preview in pictures!
Source : American Pistachio Growers
