Pistachio and its nutritional benefits 

That nuts are a great source of protein, good fats, fibres, vitamins, and minerals is a well-known fact. But did you know that pistachios or pista rank a little higher than other nuts?

According to lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho, while every nut is “irreplaceable and has something unique to offer in terms of health”, pistachios check all the boxes when it comes to “nutrition and taste”. 

He added that while Iranians call pistachios ‘smiling nuts’, Chinese call them ‘happy nuts’, and the wellness world calls them ‘skinny nuts’ because they are so. 

Pistachios are a complete source of protein, which means they contains all 9-essential amino acids in adequate amounts. Gram-for-gram pistachios have as much protein as an egg.

Pistachios are some of the lowest-calorie nuts at a mere 100 calories in a single serving, equivalent to 30 pistachios. “You can thus eat more for fewer calories. (30 pistachios is a perfect serving),” he said.

It is the only nut that contains anthocyanins, a plant pigment that gives pistachios a purple colour. It is the same pigment present in blueberries.

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