Pistachio is known as “Queen of Nuts” and they are also called “Happy Nuts” because of their cracked shells that look like smiles. Iran is widely known for growing some of the best quality pistachios in the world. This quality can be directly attributed to the sunny Iran weather which follows the moderate cold rainy winters. Iranian Pistachio is known as a luxury product in some countries like Germany and Japan.
Tree:
Pistachio belongs to the Ancardiaceae family. This tree grows in areas where the winter is very cold and the summer is hot and long. Pistachio tree can tolerate different extremes in temperature: Up to 45° C and lower than -25° C. This plant is very strong against drought and hot weather in summer. Pistachio trees are Second (after the date palm) which can survive for long periods of time without water. Their roots reach Deep into the soil to find water. Depending on the environment in which the tree is planted, a pistachio tree Will start to fruit between 7 to 10 years after being planted and continue to live and fruit for about 80 to 100 Years.
It is outwardly a very wide tree and has many branches which spread around it and sometimes its width is about seven meter. The crop of this is nearly red or white and grows in a cluster like grapes. There is a hard shell around the edible kernel of pistachio.
Pistachio Health Benefits:
An important way for men to keep fit is to reduce the risk factors for health problems that they face as they age. Maintaining a healthy heart and blood vessels is one of the most important things a man can do. several studies suggest that including pistachios as a part of a well-balanced diet helps support healthy cholesterol level in individuals with already healthy cholesterol levels.
More and more men are interested in maintaining a healthy weight as well. According to nutrition experts, a key component to weight maintenance is eating small snacks throughout the day. Snacks are an important part of a balanced diet.Pistachios are a one-stop shop, containing 3 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, and 11 grams of heart healthy fat per serving- about 49 nuts. Additionally, pistachios may be even lower in calories than previously thought. Exploratory clinical studies suggest that when consumed in moderation, pistachio may help support healthy blood glucose levels in individuals with already normal blood glucose.