Pistachio, also known as pine nut or Ame-Hunzi, is the fruit of the deciduous small tree of the Anacardiaceae family, Pistacia vera. It gets its name from its "happy and uplifting" properties and is a common snack nut in daily life.
Uses: Pistachios can be eaten raw, as well as roasted, fried, salted, and used to make high-end pastries and candies.
Benefits: Pistachio is a nourishing food and medicine. It is sweet, non-toxic, warms the kidneys and spleen, nourishes deficiency, regulates the middle jiao and qi, and can treat neurasthenia, edema, anemia, malnutrition, and chronic diarrhea. Because pistachios contain vitamin E and other components, they have anti-aging effects, as well as the benefits of enhancing physical fitness and detoxifying the intestines.
Precautions: Pistachios are high in calories and contain a lot of fat. People who are afraid of gaining weight or have high blood lipids should eat them in moderation.
In addition, the green kernels of pistachios are fresh, while yellow kernels indicate that they have been stored for too long and are not suitable for consumption.