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Being a health professional, Nutritionist Ryan Fernando always recommends that his clients look for foods rich in antioxidants and proteins.
A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Data Central states that eating pistachios on a regular basis can help people lose belly fat as well as weight. One ounce of pistachios contains 163 calories, 5 grams of proteins and 13 grams of fat. A common thought that might pop into our minds is that if consuming so much fat and calories can help lose weight then snacks like popcorns also might do the trick. But, that is not true. Pistachios contain calories and fats but these are essential calories that our body requires and is a lot different from the calories contained in pretzels or popcorn. Wondering how they are different? Pistachios contain healthy unsaturated fats stated a review published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Moreover, along with calories, pistachios are also loaded with protein and fiber.
Researchers who conducted a study on this very subject, highlighted that pistachios ca not only help us lose weight but also trim our waistline or in layman's term help lose belly fat. They conducted an experiment on two groups, one of which was given a diet including pistachios and the other was not. The pistachio group had reduced their waist circumference compared to the control group. Not only that, but they reduced their total and LDL cholesterol levels and increased their adiponectin levels.
What are the other benefits of eating pistachios?