WORLD.- It's a real wonder how many dried fruits we have to our disposition, among them there is one that stands out for its high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content. We're talking about pistachios, that little green fruit with a hard shell. Originally from the Middle East, pistachios are considered one of the most complete foods in existence.

Whether you like them raw, roasted or salted, this dried fruit is an ideal snack to have within reach. Here is a list, originally published in El Universal, which shows some of the benefits pistachios provide:

High Nutritional Value

With just 30g of this fruit you get vitamin B6, copper and manganese; vitamins and minerals essential for your body. Furthermore, it provides you with a good doses of protein, dietary fiber, thiamin and phosphorus.

For Your Figure

Researchers from Loma Linda University, California, carried out some tests where they substituted 20% of the calories an average person consumes throughout the day for dried fruits, the results showed no weight gain among its participants.

Eyesight

Pistachios are the only dried fruits that contains lutein and zeaxanthine, antioxidants in charge of reducing the risk of macular degeneration, which causes blindness among seniors.

If Your'e An Athlete

With nutrients such as magnesium and potassium, pistachios balance electrolyte levels, increasing energy and helping muscular development.

To Fight Diabetes

According to a study from the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain due to its high fiber, beta-carotene and procyanidins content, pistachios reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin's resilience.

Keep That Skin Glowing

Given that they have many antioxidants, this dried fruit helps protect your body and fight skin aging.

Boost Your Sexual Life

A study performed by M. Aldemir, doctor at Atatürk's Clinical Research Center and University Hospital, Turkey, discovered that eating pistachios helps prevent erectile dysfunction.

Dried fruits act as antioxidant substances that help eliminate excess body fat, and as a result high cholesterol levels, which are responsible for causing this dysfunction.

The book "Dieta sana, cuerpo sano" mentions that "you can enjoy pistachio in any way you choose, from snacks to sauces, desserts and even beverages."

With information from El Universal, Muy Interesante, Salud 180 and Pistaches Saludables

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