Pistachios Reygar
Organic Pistachio Growers
Health Benefits
1. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Pistachio in particular, is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and contains high levels of antioxidants that reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol, "bad cholesterol" in the blood.
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2. It improves the circulatory system. The pistachio contains arginine one of the 20 amino acids that helps increase defenses and improves circulation as it helps to lower cholesterol. Also its vitamin B6 content contributes to the creation of the hemoglobin responsible for the transport of oxygen in the body.
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3. Combat diabetes. Pistachios contain phosphorus which, in addition to enhancing the immune system, helps to transform proteins into amino acids and thereby lower the blood glucose level.
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4. Improves sex life. According to recent studies improves orgasmic function and sexual desire, its success is based on the combination of high content of healthy fats, proteins, fiber and antioxidants.
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5. Helps control weight. The pistachio contains 3 grams of fiber content per 100 grams that acts as a satiating element in addition to improving intestinal transit.
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6. They favor vision. With nutrients such as riboflavin and lutein, which act as antioxidants and protect it from sunburn.
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7. Strengthen bones and muscles provided plant proteins, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, so they are highly recommended for athletes.
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8. Reduce stress. Potassium and magnesium in pistachios help reduce blood pressure and heart rate in stressful situations.
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9. Combats aging of the skin due to its high content of antioxidants and vitamins E
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10. The athlete's snack. Special mention requires this last benefit since it is a conclusion of all the previous ones
All the properties named make the pistachio a perfect companion for people who practice high level training. Its low water content makes its components more concentrated and as we have already said its high level in vegetable proteins and healthy fats make it very suitable for the diet of a sportsman with high caloric loss.
Its content in vitamins B1, B2 and B6 that help the body in absorbing necessary energy and its content in magnesium makes them improve the quality of muscle neurotransmitters improving recovery and decrease in fatigue. All this combined with the high level of antioxidants makes this food ideal for a healthy and balanced diet.
The pistachio is considered the most complete dry fruit because it is one of the few plant foods with complete plant protein and its vitamin and mineral content. Take care yourself eating 50 pistachios at day!
NUTRITIONAL VALUE per 100 gr of Pistachios
Nutritional Value
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Energy...............................614,00 Kcal
Proteín.....................................18,00 gr
Carbohydrats.........................12,60 gr
Fiber...........................................8,50 gr
Total Fat..................................52,70 gr
Fats:
saturated...............................6,70 gr
poliunsaturated.................35,70 gr
monounsaturated...............8,05 gr
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Phytosterols
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Phytos. total......................214,00 mg
Beta-sitosterol..................199,00 mg
Campesterol........................10,00 mg
Estigmasterol.......................4,00 mg
Minerals
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Calcium............................135,00 mg
Iron.......................................7,00 mg
Magnesium.....................158,00 mg
Zinc.......................................1,20 mg
Selenium..............................8,00 µg
Sodium...........................650,00 mg
Potassioum.................1.050,00 mg
Phosphorus........................0,00 mg
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Vitamins
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A Eq. Retincl......................23,33 µg
B1 Thiamine.......................0,59 mg
B2 Riboflavin......................0,20 mg
B6 Pyridoxine....................0,26 mg
Eq. niacin.............................5,28 mg
Ac. Fólic..............................50,00 µg
Carotenoids.....................140,00 µg
Aminoacids
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Alanine.................................9,00 mg
Arginine.........................1.777,00 mg
Ac. aspártic....................1.591,00 mg
Ac. glutámic..................3.347,00 mg
Cystine...............................313,00 mg
Phenilalanine..................931,00 mg
Glycine..............................835,00 mg
Histidine..........................444,00 mg
Isoleucine........................788,00 mg
Leucine..........................1.362,00 mg
Lysine............................1.008,00 mg
Methionine.....................296,00 mg
Proline...............................712,00 mg
Serine.............................1.073,00 mg
Tyrosine...........................364,00 mg
Threonine........................589,00 mg
Tryptóphan.....................239,00 mg
Valine............................1.086,00 mg
There are numerous studies that claim that the consumption of nuts is very beneficial to health. Specifically the pistachio stands out among them for its high content of antioxidants and proteins becoming a nutritious snack and highly recommended and a nutritional supplement for athletes.