Discover the benefits of pistachios and where they come from
Pistachios are considered one of the derivatives of nuts that everyone loves and agrees on, so we do not find except for a few people who do not want it much, pistachios are known in all Arab and European countries and are famous for their high price, because they are considered one of the best types of nuts, and despite this, people do not eat pistachios because they are delicious and enjoyable to eat and entertain, but they also have great health benefits; it contains many essential nutrients and has benefits for weight loss as well as for heart health and digestive system.
History of Pistachios
The cultivation of pistachios began many centuries ago in Ain Al-Tinah in the Qalamoun region in the Damascus countryside governorate, estimated to be about 1800 years old, which still bears fruit, even one of them has a trunk with a circumference of about 11 meters, and the pistachio tree is a tree known since the time of the Assyrians and its origin is due to the Batam tree that is found in the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East, and it is interesting that people have been eating pistachios since 7000 B.C. It is interesting to note that pistachios have been eaten since 7000 B.C.
The pistachio tree's native habitat
Pistachios are not mentioned without Morek, this small village that was famous for its cultivation until it became the largest producer of pistachios in Syria, which is about thirty kilometers north of Hama city, with an area of about 68 thousand dunums completely planted with pistachio trees, so it is the first village in the world that specializes in cultivating the entire area with one agricultural type, which is pistachio trees.
Pistachio Health Benefits
- Pistachios help to get rid of excess weight: When eaten in small amounts, it helps to lose excess weight in the body, because pistachios are rich in fiber and proteins, so eating them increases the feeling of satiety and loss of appetite.
- Helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol: It helps reduce the chances of heart disease, especially with its richness in antioxidants, and scientists found after conducting many studies that pistachios are more effective than other types of nuts in lowering blood pressure, and therefore pistachios are one of the best foods that are recommended for pressure patients.
- Pistachios regulate your blood sugar level: Pistachios do not cause any spikes in blood sugar levels when consumed, but rather help lower them.
- Pistachios promote beneficial bacteria in the gut: Pistachios contain a large amount of fiber, and while some of it moves through the digestive tract to be excreted, others are digested by beneficial gut bacteria.
- Pistachios have antioxidants: Antioxidants are one of the most important elements needed for human health because they work to..:
- Reduces the likelihood of developing cancerous diseases.
- Mitigates cell damage.
- Delays the signs of aging.
- Improves eye health and prevents various eye diseases: Pistachios contain lutein, which is one of the most important elements in maintaining eye health.
- Treats erectile dysfunction.
- Improves the health of the nervous system.
- Promotes healthy and supple skin.
- Pistachios help protect the heart: Pistachios contain polyphenols that protect the heart from various diseases.
- One tablespoon of pistachios contains vitamins and nutrients, as it contains 12 and a half grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber, in addition to the ability of pistachios to supply the body with 3% of vitamin E and 8% of magnesium that the body needs daily.
Discover the different types of pistachios
There are many different types of pistachios, depending on the country where they are grown, and the shape of each type varies from one type to another:
Pistachios:
It is cultivated in Syria, its native country, where pistachios make up about 85 percent of the cultivated fields in Syria, and their seeds have the ability to germinate quickly.
Pistachios:
It is one of the names of the types of pistachios grown in Syria and constitutes about 8 percent of the fields in Syria and its name is Arabic.
Pistachio azure:
It is cultivated in the Aleppo region and accounts for 7 percent of the cultivated fields in Syria.
Turkish pistachio:
Pistachios are native to Turkey and are exported from there to many countries, and Turkey is the main supplier of imported pistachios in the United States.
California pistachios:
California is the only country that produces pistachios on a large commercial scale, as its production reaches about 150,000 tons annually, and despite its large size and wonderful shape, it is tasteless, so importers there rely on Turkish and Iranian pistachios due to their delicious and different taste.
Iranian pistachios:
Pistachios: This variety is the most widely distributed pistachio and grows in most of Iran's pistachio-growing regions.
Pistachio Calais Kushi: This variety of pistachio is famous for its large size and is harvested in mid-September.
Pistachios: This species is of the highest economic value. Its fruits are large and almond-shaped. They can be harvested in late September.
In the end, pistachios are one of the types of nuts that no two people disagree on, but always agree about them because of the benefits they have for the health of the body and the fibers and nutrients that the human body needs, in addition to being one of the most delicious and tasty types of nuts that we always find in family gatherings, family gatherings and evenings.