Tag: 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 that has been consumed for ages. 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 white covering around them and have a reddish-coloured […]

  • Top eight cholesterol busting foods

    Top eight cholesterol busting foods

    When the samosas and pakodas you enjoy on rainy days start showing in your blood reports, you know it is time to take stock. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for developing heart disease which kills three times more people than breast cancer and twice as many as lung cancer. Popping pills is easy […]