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Nutritional value of pistachio nuts Pistachio nuts are very well laden with essential nutrients. They are a very rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They also have potassium, phytosterols, fiber, thiamine and magnesium in liberal amounts. These nuts are very good at regulating the cholesterol levels in the blood and ensuring that the heart remains healthy. A large number of studies have been conducted by health and nutrition experts accounting for people who consume these nuts as anywhere between 15 to 20% of their daily diet.Of the participants there were classifications between people who have high level of cholesterol and who have low level of cholesterol. According to most of these studies, it has been found that if a person eats about three ounces of nuts over a period of at least one month, the amount of High-Density Lipoprotien or what is popularly known as the good cholesterol increases by as much as 15%. At the same time, the Low Density Lipoprotien or LDL levels in the blood of the test subjects came down.Along with this bad cholesterol, the levels of triglycerides were also lowered. Though both the declines were marginal and not considered significant as of now, more research is being conducted to see if further decline in these levels can be obtained. High Calorie Snacks. Most of the people around the world use these nuts as a snack, albeit a high calorie one. This is primarily because of the fact that these nuts are a rich source of unsaturated fats. Counts of the calorie levels of these nuts reveal that as many as 400 calories can be obtained from just 3 ounces of these nuts. This amounts to not more than just 2 handfuls of these nuts. Despite the high calorie content, the nuts do not induce any significant weight gain in people who regularly consume them. The verdict Dry fruits like cashew nuts and pistachio nuts have always been considered a rich source of energy and nutrients. With the scientific proof that they can boost the good cholesterol levels of the body, the acceptance of these nuts as a part of your diet goes to new level. Related Articles
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