The Health Benefits of Tree Nuts and Pistachios

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Registered Dietician and Ophthalmologist, discuss the health benefits of tree nuts and pistachios.

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Yumna Khan

Yumna Khan

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Burlington, ON
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The Health Benefits of Tree Nuts and Pistachios

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1

Pistachios are members of the tree nut family.

Explanation:

Pistachios are members of the tree nut family which are foods that are generally under consumed relative to their nutritional value.

2

The Mediterranean diet recommends consuming a minimum of 40 grams of nuts per week.

Explanation:

The Mediterranean diet, a well recognized style of healthy eating, recommends consuming a minimum of 90 grams of nuts per week.

3

Tree nuts contain a healthy fat known as monounsaturated fat.

Explanation:

Pistachios and other tree nuts like almonds, pecans and cashews are home to a specific type of healthy fat known as monounsaturated fat.

4

Tree nuts are rich sources of fibre but not magnesium and potassium.

Explanation:

Tree nuts are rich sources of under-consumed nutrients including fibre, magnesium and potassium.

5

People who consume nuts regularly are not any less likely to suffer from common health concerns like high blood pressure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Explanation:

People who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from common health concerns like high blood pressure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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