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Pistachios During Pregnancy – Beneficial Or Harmful?

Pistachios are the egg-shaped nuts that have a hardcover on the outer top and the fruit inside. Grown on the small shrubs in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Pista, as they are commonly known, are rich in many nutrition. And, it is highly recommended that you consume pistachio during pregnancy for its nutritional value. The following are the various amazing facts about pista.

Pistachios can be a great addition to your pregnancy diet. If you know how much to eat. Because these small food items are actually rich in proteins and other minerals. Including fibre that helps quite directly in the strengthening of your body. and, the direct growth and development of your baby.

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Is it reasonable to eat pista during pregnancy?

Pistachios are rich in proteins, fibres, minerals, and various other nutrients and hence are highly recommended for consumption during pregnancy. However, as it goes for all the other products, the same follows for pista as well – moderation. As we all know anything consumed in excess during pregnancy may do more harm than good, and hence they must be consumed in moderation only to reap its maximum benefits.

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Nutritional value of pistachios during pregnancy:

The following are the nutrients in 100g of pistachios:

Nutrient Quantity

  • Calories 560Kcal
  • Carbohydrates 27.17g
  • Protein 20.16g
  • Fiber 10.6g
  • Fat 45.32g
  • Sugars 7.66g
  • A Vitamin 516IU
  • C Vitamin 5.6mg
  • E Vitamin 2.86mg
  • Folic Acid 51mcg
  • Pyridoxine 1.7mg
  • Niacin 1.3mg
  • Riboflavin 0.16mg
  • Thiamine 0.870mg
  • Potassium 1025mg
  • Sodium 1mg
  • Calcium 105mg
  • Iron 3.92mg
  • Magnesium 121mg
  • Zinc 2.2mg
  • Phosphorous 490mg

Where g=grams, mg=milligrams, mcg=micrograms, IU=International Units

Benefits of Pistachio during pregnancy:

The maximum benefits of pista can be reaped during pregnancy only if they are consumed in the right quantity. The following are some of the benefits of eating pista during pregnancy:

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