It is the oily and thin-shelled nut of the Pistachio tree, which takes its name from Gaziantep, where it is mostly grown.

-Latin: Pistacia vera, pistachio

- Places where it is grown: It grows around Gaziantep.

Compared to oily fruits such as hazelnuts, almonds and peanuts, pistachio fruit; It ranks first in terms of protein with 22.6%, carbohydrates with 15.6% and caloric value with 3250, and ranks second after hazelnuts in terms of fat content of 54.5%. It is a fruit with such high nutritional value that is sought after everywhere as a snack.

Pistachios give energy to the body. It relieves fatigue. It strengthens the body and mind. It increases sexual power. It is beneficial for the regular functioning of the liver and intestines. It relieves kidney pain. It reduces the risk of heart diseases. It is effective in the development of the body. It accelerates recovery in patients. It softens the chest and relieves cough.

- Softens the chest. It cuts cough.

- It relieves kidney and gallbladder pain.

- It reduces glucose absorption in the small intestine and prevents blood sugar from rising.

- It increases sexual desires and strengthens the body and mind.

- Strengthens the heart. It reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

-Cleans the lungs from inflammation.

-Reduces kidney and bladder sand.

-If consumed continuously, it strengthens the members.

We have listed the Benefits of Pistachios as follows;

1. Eating 10-12 pistachios a day can meet the body's daily fat needs.

2. 100 pistachios can meet 35% of the body's daily protein, vitamin B1 and phosphorus needs.

3. There is no cholesterol in pistachios. It reduces the cholesterol level in the blood. It reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

4. Pistachios are 2 times superior to beef in terms of protein and 4 times superior to beef in terms of phosphorus.

5. It is rich in vitamin E, B and C complex.

6. Pistachios can be used in diabetes mellitus

7. 100 g of pistachios contain 4.0 g of pulp. In terms of the amount of pulp, it is superior to rice, potatoes and wheat (0.3 g).

8. It reduces glucose absorption in the small intestine and prevents blood sugar from rising.

9. Since the majority of the lipids in its structure contain monounsaturated fatty acids (35 g), it has less risk than wheat in terms of increasing blood sugar (Glycemic index).

10. For the Heart Pistachios serve as an important medicine in protecting heart health.

11. After the disease, pistachios are a friend of our body during recovery periods. Consumed in a combination or alone, peanuts ensure a comfortable and short recovery period and make the body resistant.

12. It is a good anti-inflammatory for the lungs. It softens the chest, relieves pain, and helps relieve cough.