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Pistachios provide a large amount of healthy fats (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Pistachios are nuts that come from the pistachio tree (Pistacia vera), a tree native to the regions of Western and Central Asia. This fruit is characterized by a hard shell that opens naturally once the pistachio is ripe for harvest.
Inside, there is the edible green seed with a distinctive flavor, slightly sweet and highly appreciated in various culinary cultures.
Nutritionally, pistachios are a rich source of energy, contain healthy fats mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, protein, fiber, and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, thiamine, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and iron.
They also provide important antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin and polyphenols, which contribute to their health benefit profile.
It is thanks to these nutrients that the consumption of pistachios helps prevent a large number of diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity as well as different inflammatory diseases.
But, in addition to preventing all these evils, one of the organs that is most benefited by regular consumption of pistachios is the brain, because it is a seed with a high content of omega 3 and antioxidants.
This dried fruit can be a very healthy snack (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Pistachios, in addition to being a popular food for their flavor, provide various benefits to the brain.
One of the main effects is its ability to improve cognitive health, due to its high antioxidant content, specifically vitamin E, which can help reduce cellular damage and combat oxidative stress, a factor associated with brain aging and diseases. neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
They are also rich in healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, which play a crucial role in maintaining brain structure and function.
These fats are important for the formation of cell membranes in the brain and can promote neurogenesis, that is, the production of new brain cells.
Additionally, pistachios contain a good amount of lutein, a pigment that has antioxidant effects and can improve or preserve brain function. Lutein has been associated with improvements in memory and overall cognitive ability.
The nutrients in pistachios prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Eating pistachios can also contribute to improving blood flow to the brain thanks to their content of arginine, an amino acid that the body uses to produce nitric oxide.
This, in turn, can improve cognitive abilities and reduce the risk of cerebral vascular disorders.
In summary, regular consumption of pistachios can have positive effects on brain health, such as improving cognitive function, preventing oxidative stress and supporting neurogenesis, as well as boosting cerebral vascular health.
However, despite their benefits, it is important to consume them in moderation, as they are high in calories.
In this sense, the recommended amount of pistachios that can be consumed per day is a handful, equivalent to 28-30 grams, which is approximately 50 pistachios.
This amount provides around 160 calories, along with healthy fats, protein, fiber and several essential nutrients.
It is also important to consider the consumption of pistachios within the context of a balanced diet and taking into account individual caloric and nutritional needs.
Consuming pistachios in moderation can help take advantage of their health benefits, including, as mentioned above, improving cardiovascular health and supporting weight management, among others, without contributing to excess calories.
