Pistachio Lover Box 2

The package contains:

x 1 Pistachios in Shell Toasted Salted 500g

x 1 Artisan Pistachio Chocolate Bar 100g

x 1 Pistachios Shelled Sicily - Whole 500g

x 1 Pure Sicilian Pistachio Paste 180g

Pistachios 

Pistachios, of Asian origin (Between Iran and Iraq), are currently produced in many countries including the United States, Australia, Turkey, China, Italy and Greece. Pistachios contain more protein and less fat than other nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, chestnuts and hazelnuts. 

Of the family of anacardiaceae, of the genus pistacia, pistachio is an oily fruit rich in nutrients: they contain carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, fats, dietary fiber, but also minerals (mainly phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium), essential vitamins such as vitamin A, K, vitamin E, B6, folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, betaine. 

So, in addition to being a special ingredient for our dishes, it is also a friend of our health.  

Pistachios: Benefits and Properties

Useful for weight loss

Eating nuts regularly helps reduce the risk of weight gain. Pistachios can be especially useful for those who wish to lose weight or maintain their weight due to their caloric values and fiber and protein content.

Important for heart health

Pistachios, in particular, thanks to mono-unsaturated fatty acids (acdo oleic - antioxidants) and phytosterols, can protect the heart by reducing cholesterol levels and hypertension.

Good for blood sugar balance

Pistachios have a low glycemic index, so they do not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar after someone has eaten them.

In a small study of 10 people, eating pistachios reduces blood sugar when consumed with a meal high in carbohydrates, such as white bread.

It's good for diabetes

It is a natural aid in the fight against type 2 diabetes and pistachios are excellent for fighting it. The phosphorus contained within them is in fact able to keep the level of glucose in the blood at bay and also decomposes amino acids. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects also play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism.

They prevent age-related macular disease in the elderly, thanks to the effect of carotenoid antioxidants.

They help the nervous system

Vitamin B6 is present in high concentration in pistachios, and is very useful to the nervous system. Amines are the messaging molecules in the nervous system. To develop, they need amino acids that depend on the presence of vitamin B6 in the body. This vitamin builds a sheath called myelin around nerve fibers. Messages pass through nerve fibers from one nerve to another. Vitamin B6 helps to build many amino acids that help in the proper transmission of nerve impulses. 

Healthier and more beautiful skin 

Vitamin E is very essential for healthy skin and this antioxidant is present in pistachios. It integrates the cell membranes of the mucous membranes of the skin membranes. It protects the skin from harmful UV rays, prevents skin diseases and makes the skin healthy and more beautiful.

Some studies claim that pistachios have aphrodisiac properties and that their intake would affect sexual life in men by improving their erectile function.