I should probably have dedicated this post to nuts in general, because when it comes to the kind of healthy snacks that will help in the fight against man breasts, there’s a whole range out there that you MUST add to your shopping list – almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, I’m a big fan of all of them. But despite that I’ve decided to focus on the pistachio mainly because it’s my personal favourite. I’m chomping my way through a bowl-full as I write this, and I think it’s definitely the tastiest and most addictive member of the nut family.
So without further ado, here is why if your man boobs could feel fear, they would fear the humble pistachio.
- Pistachios are the most nutrient dense nut you can eat.
Pistachios are an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper and magnesium; and are a good source of fiber, thiamine and phosphorus. In total they contain over 30 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. In other words they generally help to your body in tip-top condition.
- Pistachios are one of the lowest calories nuts you can eat.
So you can tuck into a big bag of the fellas while watching a movie and not feel guilty at the end when you discover you’ve munched through the whole lot.
- Pistachios are super low on the glycemic index.
I’ve already discussed how eating low G.I foods can provide you with an excellent man boobs diet, and pistachios are a perfect example of a tasty alternative to other less healthy snacks. As well as that though, some studies have even suggested that pistachios may help to control and maintain healthy blood sugar levels, even after the consumption of high G.I carbs like mashed potato and rice.
- Pistachios help boost testosterone
Like so many other in the nut family, pistachios contain plenty of unsaturated fats, which are thought to lead to a rise in testosterone production. They also contain zinc, which is beneficial for exactly the same reason.
- Pistachios make you feel fuller
It’s thought that the repetitive act of shelling pistachio nuts and the way that this naturally slows down the speed of eaing, leads the body to think it has eaten more than it actually has. Hmm not sure if I buy this one, but pistachios taste better in their shells anyway so that’s reason enough to keep eating them that if you ask me!
So there are five good reasons for making friends with the pistachio nut On top of all the above, they are believed to keep the heart healthy, are rich in cancer preventing antioxidants, and apart from anything else, taste fantastic.
So what are you waiting for? Time to let the pistachio into your life!
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