Theres no question pistachios have been having a moment.
Of course, pistachios have long been a popular snack in their own right.
Thats right: Pistachos are actually a fruit.
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To find out what else we didnt know about pistachiosincluding their health benefitswe chatted with nutritionist and dermatologistDr.
Christian Merkelof theSkin and Laser Center at the Opera in Munich.
Heres what we learned.
Are pistachios healthy?
Yes, pistachios are healthy and can be a valuable addition to a balanced diet, says Merkel.
They contain many important nutrients.
Thats what makes them a good snack.
Pistachios contain healthy fats
Pistachios are also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially omega-9 fatty acids.
The omega-9 fatty acids in pistachios improve cholesterol levels and can thereforereduce the riskof cardiovascular disease, Merkel notes.
Is it better to eat pistachios roasted or raw?
Too much salt can increase blood pressure.
You should also steer clear of nuts and fruits (like pistachios!)
that have been roasted in oil.
If the pistachios have been roasted in oil, they can contain more calories, notes Merkel.
Dry-roasted pistachios (without oil) are therefore the better choice, according to the expert.
30 grams or about 13 cup per day is plenty.
This corresponds to about a handful of nuts and about 169 calories.
In principle, the pistachio cream in Dubai chocolate might also contain healthy fats and proteins.
However, that doesnt compensate for the high sugar content in the cream and in the chocolate.
Added to this are the oil-fried dough threads in the chocolatehello, trans fats.
As is so often the case, however, its the quantity that should be taken into account.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating a few pieces of Dubai chocolate from time to time.
