Two Heart-Healthy Reasons for Eating Pistachios
Here are two reasons why you should pistachios make a great snack:
1. Pistachios can lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risks for heart disease:
Pistachio amounts of 1.5 ounces and 3 ounces — one to two handfuls — reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by significantly reducing LDL cholesterol levels and the higher dose significantly reduced lipoprotein ratios.
2. Pistachios reduce your body’s response to the stress, thus reducing your risks for hypertension.
So go ahead, shell a handful. Done in the long-term, you’ll be doing your heart some good!
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