Pistachios

Pistachios are the fruits of trees or shrubs that belong to the Sumakhov family. The cultivation of the fruits of these trees has been taking place for several millennia, it began in places such as Persia and Ancient Greece. Today, the spread of pistachios has been seen in the subtropical, as well as tropical zones of the New and Old World: their cultivation is very popular in Turkish territories, as well as Spanish, Greek, Italian, Syrian, Iranian, American, Australian, as well as in the Caucasus and Crimean peninsula. The undisputed leader in the cultivation of pistachios is Turkey, it is on the territory of this country that half of the pistachios belonging to world exports are located.

In Russia, pistachios have become a very popular product, especially the population of our country loves to use them as a snack for a drink, the peak of pistachio sales occurs during any football matches or other sporting events, since they perfectly complement the surroundings of this action. Quite a large number of dishes are made from pistachios, they are often added to pastries in order to give an extraordinary taste and an interesting greenish tone. Interestingly, in China, pistachios were given the nickname "happy nut, " apparently due to the fact that the crack in the shell resembles a smile.

Benefits of pistachios

The benefits of pistachios are due to the fact that this fruit belongs to the list of products with the strongest antioxidant properties. Thanks to this fact, they are so often used in cooking, the beneficial properties of pistachios are manifested even if they are in the composition of a dish, most often they are added precisely to baking or confectionery, such dishes are considered delicacies. Also, the benefits of pistachios with their regular use become even more obvious, they help people reduce the risk of cancer, as well as contribute to slowing down the aging of the human body.

The beneficial properties of pistachios are known all over the world, since they also have the most positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system. Pistachios are quite often added to various salads, as well as to meat or fish dishes. They are rich in protein, so vegetarians can get enough of it. Despite the fact that the fat content in pistachios is also quite high, they help to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, and are also a rather useful product in case of anemia or with a rapid heartbeat. Pistachio oil is quite often used for cosmetic purposes, with its help freckles and spots on the skin are removed.

Pistachio harm

The harm of pistachios when they are abused manifests itself in the form of nausea, dizziness, and an allergic reaction can also be caused, which mainly appears in the form of urticaria. You need to know in advance if you have an individual intolerance to the product.