The benefits of pistachios mainly include relieving stress and lowering blood lipids, lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation, anti-aging, improving eyesight, and weight loss. However, there are also certain dietary taboos for pistachios. It is not suitable to eat pistachios before going to bed, and people with diarrhea should also avoid eating them, as it may lead to worsening diarrhea. Additionally, people with heatiness should also refrain from eating pistachios.
Benefits of Pistachios:
1. Relieving stress and lowering blood lipids: Eating pistachios can help prevent the occurrence of arteriosclerosis because they are rich in arginine, which also helps lower blood lipids and reduce the risk of heart attacks. It can effectively lower cholesterol and relieve acute mental stress reactions.
2. Improving eyesight: The purple-red fruit shell of pistachios contains anthocyanins, a natural antioxidant. The greenish-yellow kernel is rich in lutein, which not only has antioxidant properties but is also beneficial for protecting the retina.
3. Weight loss: Eating about 28g of pistachios daily not only does not lead to weight gain, but also helps control body weight. Shelling the pistachios takes time, which makes people feel fuller and satisfied, leading to reduced food intake and ultimately achieving weight control.
Taboos for Eating Pistachios:
1. People with mouth ulcers and sore throat: Pistachios are easy to cause heatiness for ordinary people, and even more so for those with mouth ulcers and sore throats. It is recommended that such individuals refrain from eating pistachios until their condition improves, as it may negatively impact their health.
2. People with diarrhea: Pistachios contain a large amount of oil and dietary fiber, which have the effect of lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation. While this is beneficial for ordinary people and those with constipation, individuals with diarrhea should avoid eating pistachios to prevent worsening of their condition.
