Eating Too Many Pista During Diwali Might Cause Many Problems, Read Here

Pistachios or Pista is a healthy nut that grows on the tree of the same name and is a member of cashew family. They are native to Asia but is now grown and consumed in many parts of the world. Pistachios are a good source of a number of nutrients like vitamins,minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and other compounds and presence of these compounds make them very beneficial for us, but at the same time, there are also some risks and side effects of eating too many pistachios. In this article, we will know the major side effects of pistachios overeating in detail.

# Weight Gain

Regular and moderate consumption of pistachios is very beneficial for the purpose of weight management as they keep us satisfied for longer and decreases our urge to eat again and again, and thus controls obesity. However, it should be remembered that pistachios are high in calories and 100 grams of pistachios can provide around 562 calories, which is even more than one-fourth of the daily calorie requirement of our body.

# High Blood Pressure

Pistachios in their natural form don’t contain a lot of sodium, and in fact, the amount of sodium present in natural pistachios is just around 0 to 2 mg sodium per ounce of pistachios. However, roasted pistachios are very high in sodium level ( around 121 mg of sodium per ounce) because they are seasoned with salt ( which is a major source of sodium).

# Gastrointestinal Problems

The dietary fibers present in pistachios make them very beneficial for our stomach as they play an important role in keeping our bowel movement smooth and provide relief from constipation and thus keeps our digestive system healthy.

# Allergic Reactions

Individuals who are allergic to tree nuts allergy ( like being allergic to almonds,walnuts, cashews,hazelnuts etc. ) should avoid eating pistachios as they are most likely to be allergic from pistachios too.

# Kidney Problems

Pistachios is a good source of potassium which is an major nutrient that plays an important role in keeping our body healthy by regulating blood pressure, providing relief from stress and anxiety, improves metabolism, maintains electrolyte balance, improves our nerve functions and also plays an important role in protecting our body from heart and kidney disorders.