Pistachio A healthy nut!

Pistachio is one of the most appreciated nuts in gastronomy . It was cultivated for the first time in Western Asia, making Iran the country with the largest production of alphoncigos (producer tree or pistachio) in the world. Its cultivation spread quickly to Europe through the Mediterranean, thanks to the climate and a soil structure suitable for its production. Currently, the United States is the main producer of pistachios in the world, far surpassing its closest competitors in technology and yield per hectare. But. . . What are the properties and benefits of pistachio? Here we will talk about these topics and also how to include it in our meals. Pistachio properties Pistachio is one of the nuts that provides us with the most energy and fiber. According to its nutritional composition, each 100 g of pistachios provides us with:

• 598 Kcal
• 12.5 g of carbohydrates
• 20.8 g of protein
• 51.6 g of fat
• 10 g of fibers
• Contains the amino acid arginine
• Minerals such as iron, magnesium and potassium stand out.

Benefits of pistachio - Pistachio is an important source of vegetable protein , it contains a number of amino acids such as arginine, an essential substance to maintain good cardiovascular health. - On the other hand, iron is one of the minerals that stands out in its composition , which is why pistachio becomes a nut capable of reducing anemia levels. Likewise, magnesium helps us control anxiety and nervousness and potassium helps correct muscle contraction, especially the heart, regulating blood pressure.

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- This nut stands out for its large amount of fatty acids and especially oleic acid, useful for reducing LDL cholesterol levels and increasing HDL cholesterol, known as good cholesterol. - It has a number of important antioxidants, directly fighting free radicals, and therefore, slowing down the aging process in people. - The consumption of this nut is linked to a decrease in blood glucose levels, encouraging insulin sensitivity and reducing the risk of suffering from diabetes. - Often, the consumption of pistachios is included in specialized diets to control weight due to their great energy and caloric contribution . In addition, it offers a large amount of fiber , which apart from cleansing the body, has a satiating effect on people, prolonging the space between meals. How to include pistachio in meals? Pistachios are considered a snack that cannot be missing at celebrations, meetings and cocktails, which is why they are the perfect companion to share with your friends. Likewise, it has been included in gastronomy with great success to highlight the flavors of foods, using already peeled pistachios or peeled ones in this type of recipes, to then create exotic salty dishes with excellent presentation and flavor. as irresistible desserts. Who hasn't tried a delicious pistachio ice cream? or for example, the recipe for wheat semolina cake with pistachios that we made a few days ago . If you have not done so, we encourage you to do so.   Some dishes in which the presence of pistachio stands out are:

• Brownie with pistachios
• Spelled bread with pistachios
• Rustic pâté with pistachios
• Prawns in pistachio sauce

Now you know that pistachios are healthy nuts, be sure to create innovative recipes with pistachios and share them with us.