67. PISTA

                                                       PISTA

Nutrition in 100 gm (dried)
Energy: 570 kcal
Carbohydrates Sugar Dietary fibre	27.65 gm 7.81 gm 10.3 gm
Fat	45.97 gm
Proteins	21.35 gm
Vit B1 (Thiamin)	0.84 mg
Vit B2 (Riboflavin)	0.158 mg
Vit B3 (Niacin)	1.425 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5)	0.513 mg
Vit B6	1.274 mg
Vit B9 (Folate)	50 µ gm
Vitamin C	2.3 mg
Calcium	110 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Magnesium	120 mg
Phosphorus	485 mg
Potassium	1042 mg
Zinc	2.3 mg
Manganese	1.275 mg

Pista tree is small. Outer cover of pistachio or ‘pista’ is uneatable. The kernel inside is edible. Roasted and salted kernels form a good snack. They are also used in ice creams, puddings, desserts and milk sweets. Pistachio contains good amount of Vitamin B along with protein and fibre.

Benefits:

1. Pista helps reduce the bad cholesterol in the blood thus reducing the risk of heart diseases.

2. Pista helps increase the antioxidants in the body.