As part of pistachios there are unique compounds that provide properties, akin to antioxidants. That's why they got the name "juvenile". The damage and benefits of pistachios are constantly discussed, although this issue has not been bypassed by any product. In this dispute, as it was customary, both physicians and representatives of the food industry are involved. Connoisseurs of pistachios are sure that if you have to choose from a variety of nuts, then it's worth only stopping on these "juvenile" nuts. They believe that it is impossible to overestimate the useful properties of elements, minerals, vitamins included in the chemical composition of pistachios.
With all the good and enthusiastic reviews of "juvenile" pistachios, of course, there are contraindications. And most importantly - high-calorie. Although, if you compare the number of calories in these nuts and in others, then pistachios are the lowest calorie nuts. A total of 600 calories per 100 g of this product. Of course, you can not forbid yourself to eat nuts "tree of life", but it is better to eat until noon.
Returning to the question of the benefits of pistachios and their harm, it must be said that pistachios are an allergenic product. If you suffer from problems associated with allergies to some types of food, then it is better to take the pistachio more seriously.
Pistachios can cause allergies, which can cause incessant sneezing, digestive disorders, rashes on the skin. A fragile child or adolescent organism prone to allergies can affect anaphylactic shock. Nevertheless, the nuts of the "tree of life" are extremely necessary for the human body. They are used as a means of prevention in diseases of blood vessels and heart, circulatory system in general, which can be caused by a decrease in the elasticity of the vascular walls.
The use of pistachios is that if every day there are these nuts, but in moderation, the level of harmful cholesterol decreases, about seven or more times. Fruits from the "tree of life" perfectly saturate the human body with elements of beta-carotene and gamma-tocopherol compounds. Pistachios also contain lutein, which is necessary for a person to exacerbate vision.
Researchers who study the harm of pistachios and their benefits, quite confidently say that the use of these nuts helps a person to maintain youth and health. Speaking of harm, it should be noted that if you chew pistachio teeth, you can cause quite a significant harm to tooth enamel, because pistachio shell is very hard. That's why the retail chains offer us pistachios semi-open. The chemical composition of pistachios is rich in vitamins (B, E), phenolic compounds, carotenoids, which contribute to the strengthening of bone tissues of the body. It is interesting that only 30 grams of nuts from a pistachio tree contain as much fiber as a whole batch of oatmeal. As we know, the benefits of fiber are enormous, because natural fibers help digestion and normalize the entire metabolism.
Speaking about the harm of pistachios and their benefits, it should be noted that the indications for their use are comparable with contraindications. Nevertheless, the benefits of using pistachios, the human body receives, of course, more. Pistachio nuts are very useful for gnawing with tuberculosis and diseases of the respiratory system. Pistachios perfectly remove the rapidity of the heartbeat. They are able to enhance the functionality of the liver, activate the work of the biliary tract, clearing the ducts. With the use of pistachios you can even relieve the exacerbation of liver colic!
"Molodilnye" fruits of the "tree of life" - an excellent aphrodisiac. Pistachios can increase sexual activity, especially for men. Perhaps that's why pistachios are considered more "masculine" nuts, it's not for nothing that they are often combined with beer, one of the favorite drinks of modern men. Pistachios are chosen by real gourmets and exceptional connoisseurs of original tastes. By the way, if in our country pistachios are often served with beer, then the gourmets of the whole world combine them with cheese, often creamy, and strawberries.
The dispute over the benefits of pistachios and their harm continues to this day. But the number of admirers of these "fruits of youth" is steadily increasing. If you are still unfamiliar with their wonderful taste (which is hard to believe), then definitely try. Most likely, you will join the ranks of an army of true connoisseurs of nuts! Gnaw nuts and be healthy and young!