Choosing a good diet has multiple advantages and nuts are in the top ten of this list of beneficial options.
Within this selection, to the always recommended options -such as almonds
or walnuts-
there are now other lesser-known and equally very enriching ones.
Pistachios
are the clearest example and one of the recommended alternatives to include for breakfast
.
Nuts have a large amount of nutrients.
The properties of pistachios
A note from the El Español site highlights the following advantages.
- Contains healthy fats that protect cardiovascular health.
- It has minerals that are very necessary for the body, such as magnesium, potassium and iron.
- They fulfill their role to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.
- Due to its percentage of complex carbohydrates, it helps to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and some types of cancer.
- They also stand out for the presence of
vitamin B6, a nutrient that is essential to prevent cognitive deterioration, as indicated by research from Tufts University in Boston.
Your help to lose weight
Another of its outstanding properties is that it is a good
supplement for losing weight
.
This is due to its
high percentage of fibers, which provides a feeling of satiety.
Pistachios are extremely protein.
The warning: as it is a very caloric food, it is recommended to consume a handful, between 30 and 60 grams per day.
"
This amount will provide a good concentration of nutrients, without exceeding the recommended daily calories
," explains nutritionist Concepción Martínez to the El Español site.
Add pistachios to breakfast
- Add the pistachios to a bowl of Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and granola.
- Add to a protein shake.
- Eat as a healthy snack.
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