What are the benefits of pistachios?

Pistachios are actually the seed of a fruit. But we’re going to refer to them as nuts because that’s what people are used to. Let’s look at the common benefits of pistachios.

Benefits

• Lowest in oxalates of all nuts

• High in nutrients

  • potassium

  • phosphorus

  • zinc

  • vitamin K1

  • vitamin B1

  • vitamin B6

  • vitamin E

  • vitamin C

  • chlorophyll

  • folate

  • magnesium

• Good source of protein and healthy fats

• Good source of antioxidants

• Low in lectins (a harmful type of protein)