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Benefits of eating Pistachio

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The pistachio is one of the oldest known nut and it is a member of the cashew family. It is a very popular nut and they are being produced in many countries mainly Iran, Iraq, Syria, United States, Australia, Turkey, and China. A pistachio tree takes about 10 to 12 years to produce the first crop.

Pistachios contain nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein & amino acids, fats, and dietary fiber and it is rich in minerals too. Pistachios also provide you with essential vitamins like vitamin A, K, C, E, B6.

Source - www.organicfacts.net

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Benefits of eating Pistachio -

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So how many Pistachios we should eat daily?

Well you can eat as much as you like, but Pistachio is high in calories (around 160 calories per 1 ounce). So better if we can eat around 1.5 to 3 ounces daily. If your are calorie conscious person better to eat daily 1.5 ounce.




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Pistachios are a healthy snack between main meals and, as you say, should be consumed with moderation because it has a lot of calories and can lead to gain weight.

100 % correct.. thank you for the reply

Pistachios with red grapes and slices of Colby jack cheese. Your life will never be the same.