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By: Dr. Mercola
Date: 25 August 2014
Pistachios May Boost Vascular Health in Diabetics
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- Eating two servings of pistachios a day lowered vascular constriction during stress, which means the load on your heart is reduced since it is easier to pump blood when your arteries are more dilated
- Diets containing pistachios reduce systolic blood pressure and vascular responses to stress in adults with high cholesterol
- Pistachios are high in lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin E compared to other nuts. Eating one or two servings of pistachios a day has been shown to increase blood levels of antioxidants
- People who ate pistachios, in particular, for 24 weeks lost an average of 0.7 inches from their waists, reduced cholesterol by 15 points, improved their blood sugar, and lowered inflammation
- Pistachios are at high risk of contamination by aflatoxin and may be bleached or fumigated during processing; choose organic pistachios and avoid those that are dyed, bleached, or show signs of decay
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