Tag: Benefits of Pistachios

  • Pistachios: Nutritional Value, Benefits and Side Effects

    Pistachios: Nutritional Value, Benefits and Side Effects

    Pistachios are a member of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and are historically the oldest nut to be consumed. They tend to grow in drylands in warm climates. The name pistachios came from the Greek word “Pistakion”, meaning the green nut. They have a hard off-white shell around them and have green kernels covered by a…