Role of Pistachios in Your Weight-Loss Journey

Nuts are healthy to snack on and are a great source of many micronutrients and healthy fats.  People often fear including nuts in their diet due to their richness in fat but when eaten in moderate quantities, nuts make for a perfectly healthy snack. Pistachios are one of the nuts that are nutritious, crunchy well as appetizing. You can not only eat them to satisfy your hunger pangs but you can also use them to garnish your  meals.

Pistachios are a great option and healthy to include in your diet, especially when you are trying to lose weight. Here are the positive effects of including them in your weight-loss journey.

• It contains dietary fiber which keeps you feel full. Fiber-rich foods help manage hunger and cravings.
• Pistachios contain protein and food rich in protein is known to satiate your hunger optimally. 100 gms of pistachios contain 20gms protein.
• Pistachios are a low-calorie snack option and you can nibble on some when you feel hungry, instead of reaching out for junk food.
• They contain monosaturated fats that are soluble and are great for your body.
• It is easily accessible and you can include them in your diet very easily, instead of going out of the way to have some.

You can not only eat them but you can also add them to your drinks to make them more nutritious and flavourful.  You can even try making pistachio sauce and switch it up with store-bought sauces.