{"id":34832,"date":"2021-12-10T18:20:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T18:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=34832"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pistachios Good For Weight Loss? Find Out Whether These Tree Nuts Should Be In Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Pistachios_Nutrition_Facts\" >Pistachios Nutrition Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Fats\" >Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Fiber\" >Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Protein\" >Protein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Pistachios_Health_Benefits\" >Pistachios Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Improve_Gut_Health\" >Improve Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Improve_Heart_Health\" >Improve Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Enhance_Cognitive_Function\" >Enhance Cognitive Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Reduce_Cancer_Risk\" >Reduce Cancer Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Good_For_Your_Skin\" >Good For Your Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Can_Help_You_Sleep\" >Can Help You Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#Pistachios_Side_Effects\" >Pistachios Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios are a type of tree nut that is native to western Asia and the Middle East. These nuts have a green outer shell and a creamy, orange-colored inner flesh. Pistachios are often either eaten as a snack or added to desserts and salads. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most nuts, they are often seen as detrimental to weight loss. This is because of their high-fat content and the tendency to overeat them. In reality, whether or not pistachios are good for weight loss really depends on how you consume them. They do have some health benefits that make them worth including in your diet, but at the same time, you need to watch your serving size if you want to stay healthy and lose weight. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we take a look at how pistachios can affect weight loss efforts and whether they are a good addition to a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Pistachios_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pistachios_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span><strong>Pistachios Nutrition Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pine-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">lose weight<\/a>, one of the first things that you might do is check out a food&#8217;s nutritional information \u2013 especially fat content \u2013 before deciding if it&#8217;s okay to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the USDA, 1 ounce of pistachios (about 49 pistachios) contain the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brazil-nut-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 159<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs: 8 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber: 3 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein: 6 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 13 grams (90% are unsaturated fats)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium: 6% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus: 11% of the RDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B6: 28% of the RDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiamine: 21% of the RDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copper: 41% of the RDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manganese: 15% of the RDI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats\"><\/span><strong>Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-almonds-fattening\/\">unsaturated fat<\/a>, which has been associated with weight loss and reduced risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats can either be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, and pistachios contain both types (90% of their total fat content is from unsaturated sources) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the foods that have a high percentage of unsaturated fat, pistachios rank low on the glycemic index. The glycemic index ranks how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels after eating it. This is important for weight loss because foods that have a high glycemic index are more likely to cause weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, research has shown that consuming monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (especially those found in pistachios) can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. This can lead to reduced cravings and a decrease in the likelihood of overeating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33040 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"diet meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong> Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/peanuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">Peanuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiber\"><\/span><strong>Fiber<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is an essential nutrient that helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-chestnut-benefits\/\">prevent weight gain<\/a> by keeping you full, long after you eat. Pistachios are a good source of fiber, with 3 grams in every 1-ounce serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is beneficial for weight loss because it slows down digestion and the absorption of nutrients from food. This helps you feel full, long after eating, which can help you eat less overall. In fact, one study found that participants who ate a high-fiber snack were able to eat significantly fewer calories for the rest of the day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23885994\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protein\"><\/span><strong>Protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating enough protein is important for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hazelnuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">weight loss<\/a>, as it can help you feel full and boost your metabolism. Pistachios are a good source of protein, with 6 grams in every 1-ounce serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is beneficial for weight loss because it helps you maintain muscle mass while you&#8217;re dieting. When you lose weight, you can lose muscle mass as well as fat, which can stall your metabolism and make it harder to lose more weight. Protein can help prevent this from happening by providing the building blocks your muscles need to stay strong (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33014 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"are pistachios good for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pistachios_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Pistachios Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss isn&#8217;t the only benefit of eating pistachios &#8211; they have a number of other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pecan-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">health benefits<\/a> as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Gut_Health\"><\/span><strong>Improve Gut Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios are a good source of fiber, which is beneficial for gut health. Fiber helps keep your digestive system regular, and can also reduce inflammation in the gut. This can be helpful if you&#8217;re struggling with conditions such as Crohn&#8217;s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and leaky gut syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Improve Heart Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating pistachios can help reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your LDL cholesterol levels. Pistachio nuts are also a good source of vitamin B6, which is needed for the body to process homocysteine &#8211; an amino acid that can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems when in excess (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Pistachios_Good_For_Weight_Loss\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32997 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"are pistachios good for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhance_Cognitive_Function\"><\/span><strong>Enhance Cognitive Function<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating pistachios can also help improve your cognitive <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">functions<\/a>. This is because they&#8217;re a good source of antioxidants, which protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Pistachios also contain vitamin E, which is beneficial for the brain and can help delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/nutrition-and-aging\/nua007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Reduce Cancer Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachio nuts are high in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macadamia-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">antioxidants<\/a>, which can also help lower your risk of cancer. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and E neutralize free radicals, reducing the risk of DNA damage that could potentially lead to cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_For_Your_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Good For Your Skin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios contain over 18 different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-peanuts-weight-loss\/\">vitamins<\/a> and minerals, including vitamin A, which helps reduce acne and protect against sun damage. They also contain vitamin C, zinc, and selenium, which are all beneficial for the skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Help_You_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>Can Help You Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios can help you get more shut-eye at night by reducing stress levels. This is because they contain tryptophan, an amino acid that your body uses to make serotonin. Serotonin reduces anxiety and stress, which can help you relax and fall asleep better at night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2007\/04\/070430155822.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pecans-vs-walnuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">Pecans Vs. Walnuts: Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32942 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"are pistachios good for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pistachios_Side_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Pistachios Side Effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of pistachios can cause a number of side effects, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28925724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gas\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach cramps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intestinal problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you experience any of these side effects, stop eating pistachios and speak to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, are pistachios good for weight loss? The answer is yes &#8211; but only if you eat them in moderation. Enjoying a few servings here and there can help reduce your calorie intake and boost your health in a number of other ways. Just be sure to stick to reasonable serving size and avoid eating too many nuts in one sitting, as this can cause weight gain and side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Pistachios_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/ajg\/Abstract\/2019\/07000\/Effects_of_the_DASH_Diet_and_Sodium_Intake_on.21.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of the DASH Diet and Sodium Intake on Bloating: Results for the DASH-Sodium Trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sodium\/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much sodium should I eat per day?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, heart.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs00394-017-1513-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nut intake and 5-year changes in body weight and obesity risk in adults: results from the EPIC-PANACEA study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, springer.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28925724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachio nut allergy: An updated overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios for Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2007\/04\/070430155822.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios May Calm Acute Stress Reaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, sciencedaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/nutrition-and-aging\/nua007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beneficial effects of tree nuts on the aging brain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, iospress.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23885994\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of fiber on satiety and food intake: a systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9225171\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of dietary fat in obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1997, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pistachios are a type of tree nut that is native to western Asia and the Middle East. These nuts have a green outer shell and a creamy, orange-colored inner flesh. Pistachios are often either eaten as a snack or added to desserts and salads. Like most nuts, they are often seen as detrimental to weight [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":34842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117],"class_list":["post-34832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are Pistachios Good For Weight Loss? Find Out Whether These Tree Nuts Should Be In Your Diet - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are pistachios good for weight loss? 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This article explores the health benefits of eating pistachios and their side effects.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_286575509.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"662\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ZindzyGracia\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ZindzyGracia\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"ZindzyGracia\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/fc2bdf6416653ee6fd54c69475ebfac8\"},\"headline\":\"Are Pistachios Good For Weight Loss? Find Out Whether These Tree Nuts Should Be In Your Diet\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\"},\"wordCount\":1285,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_286575509.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Pistachios are a type of tree nut that is native to western Asia and the Middle East. These nuts have a green outer shell and a creamy, orange-colored inner flesh. Pistachios are often either eaten as a snack or added to desserts and salads. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Like most nuts, they are often seen as detrimental to weight loss. This is because of their high-fat content and the tendency to overeat them. In reality, whether or not pistachios are good for weight loss really depends on how you consume them. They do have some health benefits that make them worth including in your diet, but at the same time, you need to watch your serving size if you want to stay healthy and lose weight. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In this article we take a look at how pistachios can affect weight loss efforts and whether they are a good addition to a healthy diet.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Pistachios Nutrition Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you're trying to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pine-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\\\">lose weight<\/a>, one of the first things that you might do is check out a food's nutritional information \u2013 especially fat content \u2013 before deciding if it's okay to eat.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">According to the USDA, 1 ounce of pistachios (about 49 pistachios) contain the following <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brazil-nut-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\\\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">):<\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Calories: 159<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Carbs: 8 grams<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/\",\"name\":\"Are Pistachios Good For Weight Loss? 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Find Out Whether These Tree Nuts Should Be In Your Diet","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/"},"wordCount":1285,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_286575509.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios are a type of tree nut that is native to western Asia and the Middle East. These nuts have a green outer shell and a creamy, orange-colored inner flesh. Pistachios are often either eaten as a snack or added to desserts and salads. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most nuts, they are often seen as detrimental to weight loss. This is because of their high-fat content and the tendency to overeat them. In reality, whether or not pistachios are good for weight loss really depends on how you consume them. They do have some health benefits that make them worth including in your diet, but at the same time, you need to watch your serving size if you want to stay healthy and lose weight. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we take a look at how pistachios can affect weight loss efforts and whether they are a good addition to a healthy diet.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pistachios Nutrition Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pine-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">lose weight<\/a>, one of the first things that you might do is check out a food's nutritional information \u2013 especially fat content \u2013 before deciding if it's okay to eat.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the USDA, 1 ounce of pistachios (about 49 pistachios) contain the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brazil-nut-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170184\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 159<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs: 8 grams<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-pistachios-good-for-weight-loss\/","name":"Are Pistachios Good For Weight Loss? 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