Since ancient times, pistachios have been cultivated in the East, and the ancient Persians used them as currency. Today, the pistachio tree is a tree of life, as its fruits are very useful for the body.
Pistachios have a number of valuable properties, which also explains their high calorie content. They contain a large amount of acids, as well as trace elements and minerals, which contribute to the rapid healing of wounds and the disappearance of inflammation. Avicenna spoke about the benefits of pistachios, who made from them an ointment against pain in rheumatism and for the treatment of old wounds.
A little about pistachios
The pistachio tree gives off an intoxicating smell of essential oil during the daytime, so it is harvested only at night. In ancient times, the so-called pistachio had a different name - the magic nut.
The Chinese called the pistachio a lucky nut, most likely because the crack between its two shells resembles a smile.
Useful properties of pistachios
Pistachios are a really healthy nut. It is thanks to him that you can do without the forced use of pills and adherence to diets with high cholesterol levels. As a result of experiments, it was proved that with this product it is 7 times more effective to fight this disease. To do this, you just need to use both the nuts themselves and add them to the dishes.
Pistachios are one of the richest sources of trace elements necessary for the human body. They contain copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and potassium, and in those forms that are most easily absorbed by the human body. Vitamin B6 is present here in the same amount as in beef liver. Pistachios are a one-of-a-kind nut that contains substances that improve vision and reduce the risk of blindness in the elderly.
In the West, regular consumption of pistachios is believed to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Long-term intake of this nut lowers blood pressure levels as well as blood sugar levels. This product will energize the whole day if you consume about 40 grams daily. Pistachios are simply necessary for those who are exhausted by poisoning, vitamin deficiency and anemia. They are also necessary for wet or dry coughs, colds, and also have expectorant properties.