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It seems that pistachios may be beneficial in lowering cholesterol. A study called "Pistachio Nut Consumption and Serum Lipid Levels" published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition in April, shows that a four week pistachio diet can reduce cholesterol, and without any weight gain. This backs up a 2005 study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry which found that pistachios are the richest source of phytosterols in snack foods. Phytosterols are believed to reduce blood cholesterol.
The new study says that if you have high cholesterol, then a four week diet where 15 percent of your calories came from pistachios can improve your blood serum lipid levels, and may reduce your rick of coronary disease. The diet didn't raise blood pressure or weight levels and was found to be quite healthy. So if you need to worry about your cholesterol levels and are looking for a snack, reach for those nuts and nibble on a few, and stay healthy.
The new study says that if you have high cholesterol, then a four week diet where 15 percent of your calories came from pistachios can improve your blood serum lipid levels, and may reduce your rick of coronary disease. The diet didn't raise blood pressure or weight levels and was found to be quite healthy. So if you need to worry about your cholesterol levels and are looking for a snack, reach for those nuts and nibble on a few, and stay healthy.
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7-22-2007 @8:15AM Leena said... This might be (one of many) one of the reasons my mother is so healthy. I've always LOVED pistachios... I just wish they weren't so expensive. =(
Sure I like them in puddings and other culinary applications, but to me, these are the list of perfect snack foods. I used to grab a handful, and instead of buttered popcorn or greasy potato chips or what-have-you... and sit with my mom, enjoying a movie while deshelling the pistachio goodness.
Ah... memomries. =D
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7-22-2007 @1:53PM MJ said... One of the true nuts that I love....glad it is a healthy thing. Hope smoked almonds are too!
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7-22-2007 @9:43PM San Francisco Web Design said... This is great news. I love the flavored pistachios you can get in San Francisco and northern California.
http://www.deitschel.com/san-francisco-web-design.php
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7-23-2007 @5:23PM scott said... pistachios thou they might be low in cholestoral.they high on the cost of eating nuts
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7-22-2007 @5:13PM Donald said... Pistachios today, in California taste very different from those imported from Iran. Back then (1960)it was their largest export Too bad it isn't their largest export today. It waa 1960, Detroit, Michign. The nuts were imported raw, roasted and salted in Detroit. a very different time.
Recently, I had a friend return from Iran with some Pistachios for me. I was disappointed with the taste.
The nut was large and reminiscent of what I remembered but.... The flavors added to the roasting in Iran canceled any enjoyment.
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7-22-2007 @8:23PM mary said... My cholesterol has dropped significantly in recent months, and the major change in my diet is that I have been snacking on pistachios a lot! I didnt make the connection untill I read this post. I will share it with my Dr.
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7-22-2007 @10:03PM JMForester said... MJ- yes, almonds are very healthy as well. -JMF-
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7-23-2007 @11:30AM Buy Fresh Seafood Online said... Jonathan,
Just love it, unusual and surprising facts about everyday foods!
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