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Who doesn't like pistachios? An explosion of flavor that finds its right expression in every meal of the day, from snacks to ice cream, from first to second, to dessert. Even on pizza! What if we told you that in addition to being very good is it also a real cure -all for our intestine and for our body in general? A recent study has shown that balanced pistachio consumption can really make the difference to the health of the intestinal microbiota, it is able to enhance cognitive functions, visibly improving the health of skin and hair.

A healthy diet to be happy

Among the numerous benefits of a healthy and balanced diet we immediately start from what seems to be one of the most important: serotonin, the neurotransmitter of happiness. Serotonin is able to contrast neurotransmitters of fear, irritability, anxiety and, even if when talking about it, it is almost spontaneous to think about the brain as the main organ in charge of its production, the guardian organ of our "happiness "It's the intestine. The intestine produces more than 90% of the serotonin of our body, for this reason it is of fundamental importance to take care of it every day to feel good and ... be happy!

What is the intestinal microbiota?

The intestinal microbiota is a complex microbial ecosystem that is located in our intestine with numerous and different functions. First of all, it is the main engine of the immune system which, for more than 70%, is located right in our second brain, the intestine. In addition to destroying harmful and potentially carcinogenic substances that we ingest daily with food, it is in charge of the synthesis of numerous nutrients and the absorption of vitamins, electrolytes and minerals. Follow a disordered and unbalanced diet the microbiota and, over time, there is the onset of pathologies such as malnutrition, obesity and diabetes.

How to keep the microbiota health?

To keep the microbiota of the intestine health, it is important to follow a healthy and balanced diet that contains numerous plants rich in probiotic fibers, capable of keeping the bacterial flora alive and proliferate. A recent scientific study has shown that pistachios are one of the best foods for this purpose. A single handful contains a considerable amount of probiotic substances capable both of supporting the growth of the good bacteria of our intestine and to hinder the activity of harmful bacteria.

The ideal snack

The regular daily food scan is very important for the health of our intestine and consequently of our body. Respecting meals and above all half of the morning and mid -afternoon snacks is essential both to keep our level of energy high and to keep our metabolism active and fast. Pistachios, especially the American ones, fall into the category of dried shell fruits that they are taken in the right quantities and in the most appropriate moments of the day almost miraculous.

The quantities make the difference

The pistachios contain a quantity of proteins that almost has some inverted. For every 30 grams of fruit, at least 7 are of proteins. They are also very rich in fibers essential for the correct functioning of the microbiota and for the correct intestinal functioning, of Omega 3 and Omega 6, very useful in pregnancy. If you consider that 30 grams correspond to about 40 pistachios, with a handful per day of this delicious fruit it will visibly improve your general well -being.

Countless benefits

In addition to the fibers, homage 3 and omega 6, in pistachios there are also other components such as lutein, an antioxidant capable of preserving sight and preventing eye diseases that very often arise above all with the advance of the years. Pistachios also contain vitamin B6 - which among its effects has to keep the nerve fibers of our brain healthy - the vitamin and indispensable for the shine of skin and hair, and the calcium that helps teeth and bones to remain strong. Many important benefits in a single, tiny fruit.

Ideas in the kitchen

But how can pistachios be consumed? Natural, during the classic mid -morning or mid -afternoon snack, but there are many other tasty ways to take the quantity of pistachios recommended daily. They can be taken as a peanut substitutes during an aperitif or shelling them and cut them coarsely before adding them to a thin yogurt. Or they can be the prìncipe ingredient of tasty savory recipes, as for a pistachio pesto pasta or for the crunchy breading of a fish fillet to be baked in the oven. They are also worth trying on pizza ... not to mention ice cream!