Ingredient: Pistachios
Pistachios are beautiful rose-pink and green nuts that originally originated from the Middle East and Central Asia. You can buy them shell on or off, and they can be salted or unsalted. The cashew nut and the pistachio nut are closely botanically related.
Pistachios are very nutritious and are one of the most abundant sources of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that supports a healthy central nervous system and metabolism. It helps turn food into energy and creates mood neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine. Vitamin B6 also helps us remember our dreams.
Among the tree nut family, pistachios have the highest content of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which are very important antioxidants for eye health. They are a helpful addition to the diet if a person is experiencing post viral oxidative stress.
Pistachio can be ground up and added to tagines and sweet treats even for young children.
