Health & Nutrition

Health & NutritionAccording to the research at Pennsylvania State University, one of the advantages of pistachio is to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) at the same time increasing antioxidant levels in the serum of volunteers. Since pistachios are a rich source of dietary more than 90% of the fat is the healthy unsaturated type such as mono and polyunsaturated fat, mostly as oleic acid consists 55% of the fat in pistachios.

Based on Human studies consumption of 32-63 grams of pistachios per day can improve plasma levels of lutein, alpha-carontene, gamma-tocopherol and beta-carotene as well as decreasing blood pressure in the elderly.

Pistachio is also a natural snack for the health-conscious; it is also a great ingredient in the preparation of different foods and sweets and is served during party time and family gatherings.Health & Nutrition Among dried nuts, pistachio has the highest nutritional value and protein as well as high percentage of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and all the necessary amino acids (100 grams of edible pistachio contains about 600 calories, in which 53% fat, 21% protein, 18% carbohydrates, 2.2% fiber and no cholesterol pistachios are also rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, and E) (Aghdaie, 2009).

In addition, Consumption of pistachio helps to reduce the risk of heart attack as well as death from coronary disease (Malhorta, 2008, p 360). In order to realise the unique taste of pistachio, it should be eaten when it is salted, roasted and out of the shell.

In addition, those who want to lose weight should substitute pistachios for regular snacks. As pistachios are very have low calories and can make you feel being full. However, pistachios are rich source of nutrition but in order to succeed in the weight loss plan consumption of pistachios should be controlled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving 28g / Around 49 Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 120
  Daily Values (%)
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g  
Monounsaturated Fat 7g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 290mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fibber 3g 12%
Serving 28g / Around 49 Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 120
Daily Values (%)
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4% Iron 6%
Vitamin E 2% Thiamine 15%
Vitamin B6 5% Folate 4%
Phosphorus 15% Magnesium 8%
Zinc 4% Selenium 4%
Copper 20% Protein 6g
Cholesterol 0% Sodium 5%
Potassium 8% Sugars 2g

Raisins Health Benefits

Raisin sweetpotatoDried grapes or raisins are very reasonable and portable that each and everyone should have on daily basis. Raisins are considered as rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It can be used in various forms such as cereals, cake or a pick me up snack. Yet, overdoing this delicious dried nut are not recommend due to high content of sugar. As it mentioned before raisins are rich source as one small bowel of raisins contains approximately 130 calories, 1.3 grams of protein and 34.2 grams of carbohydrates.

Due to content of fiber in raisins, hence they are considered to reduce risk of obesity, avoid chronic disease as well as being good and helpful for gastrointestinal disorders. Bear in mind, content of sugar in raisins is the reason for not being recommended to use more than one serving per day. As raisins contain some B vitamins hence, it boosts the energy as well. Adjusting nervous system is another benefit of raisins; it also helps to keep a healthy liver, hair, skin as well as eyes. Golden raisins are full of antioxidants, hence it strengthen the body against the bad effects of free radicals.

Nutrition Facts

Amounts per 1 cup, packed (165 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2493(2064 kJ) 25%
From Carbohydrate 470(1968 kJ)  
From Fat 6.4(26.8 kJ)  
From Protein 17.0(71.2 kJ)  
From Alcohol (0.0 kJ)  
Carbohydrates    
Total Carbohydrate 131g 44%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Strach 4.5g  
Sugars 97.7  
Sucrose 743mg  
Glucose 45789mg  
Fructose 48968mg  
Lactose 0.0mg  
Maltose 0.0mg  
Galatose 0.0mg  
Protein & Amino Acids    
Protein 5.1g 10%
Tryptophan 82.5g  
Threonine 127mg  
Isoleucine 94.1  
Amounts per 1 cup, packed (165 g)
Amount Per Serving
Vitamins    
Vitamin A 0.01U 0%
VItamin C 3.8mg 6%
Vitamin D - -
Vitamin E 0.2mcg  1%
Niacin 1.3mcg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.3mcg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.0mg 0%
Oantothentic Acid 0.2mg 2%
Minerals    
Calcium 82.5mg  8%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Magnesium 52.8mg  13%
Phosphorus 167mg  17%
Potassium 1236mg  35%
Sodium 18.2mg  1%
Zinc 0.4mg  2%
Copper 0.5mg  26%
Manganese 0.5mg  25%

Almond Nutrition

Almond Rasha Pistachio NutsAs it mentioned earlier almonds are very rich as they contain vitamin E, B vitamins, niacin, mineral calcium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium as well as iron. Recent researches show that consumption of almonds are very nutritious for body as it can lower low density lipoproteins and on the other hand can increase blood level of high density lipoproteins. Moreover, Mamra almonds have also high level of healthy oil compared to American almonds, as Americans pasteurize the almond through high heat. Some of almonds health benefits can be identified as being good for brain and consummation of almonds can develop the brain.

Second benefit of almonds, which is known by everyone, is skin care, many dermatologists suggest to skin patients to massage their skin with Almond oil. Prevention of cancer is another benefit of Almond. As almonds contain folic acid, it also reduces the incidence of birth problem for pregnant women and their newborn babies. Weight loss is very common advantage of Almond and majority of athletes and who do sports are recommended to consume almonds on a daily basis in order to boost their energies as well as balancing weights.

Nutrition Facts

Amounts per 100 grams of Almonds
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74.0(310 kJ) 4%
From Carbohydrate 69.0(289kJ)  
From Fat 2.5(10.5 kJ)  
From Protein 2.5(10.5 kJ)  
From Alcohol (0.0 kJ)  
Carbohydrates    
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Strach 0.0g  
Sugars 16.3g  
Protein & Amino Acids    
Protein 0.7g 40%
Tryptophan 6.0mg  
Threonine 24.0mg  
Isoleucine 23.0mg  
Leucine 33.0mg  
Lysine 30.0mg  
Methionine 6.0mg  
Arginine 45.0mg  
Aspartic 176mg  
Glutamic Acid 72.0mg  
Amounts per 100 grams of Almonds
Amount Per Serving
Vitamins    
Vitamin A 14IU 3%
VItamin C 2.0 3%
Vitamin D - -
Vitamin E 0.1mcg 1%
Niacin 0.4mcg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mcg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.0mg 0%
Oantothentic Acid 0.3mg 3%
Minerals    
Calcium 35.0mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Magnesium 17.0mg 4%
Phosphorus 14.0mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 7%
Sodium 1.0mg 0%
Zinc 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 6%

Health benefits of Figs

  1. Figs Cures constipation, due to content of fiber
  2. Good recommendation for obese people, as a weigh loss
  3. Decrease cholesterol level, due to content of pectin
  4. Prevents coronary heart disease, as it contains Omega 3 and phenol
  5. Inhibits colon cancer, due to content of fiber.
  6. Protects women from breast cancer, during post-menopausal period
  7. A good treatment for diabetic patients, it reduces the level of insulin in diabetic patients due to high content of potassium
  8. Adjusts hypertension level, due to high content in potassium and low in sodium
  9. Prevents from bronchitis as well as symptoms of asthmatic patients
  10. Provide relief from venereal dysfunctions, especially are used in the Indian subcontinent.
  11. Calcium in figs helps to have strong bones
  12. Good treatment for sore throat, due to high content of mucilage.
  13. Avoids of macular degeneration (Vision loss)

Nutrition Facts

Amounts per 100 grams of Figs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74.0(310 kJ) 4%
From Carbohydrate 69.0(289kJ)  
From Fat 2.5(10.5 kJ)  
From Protein 2.5(10.5 kJ)  
From Alcohol (0.0 kJ)  
Carbohydrates    
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Strach 0.0g  
Sugars 16.3g  
Protein & Amino Acids    
Protein 0.7g 40%
Tryptophan 6.0mg  
Threonine 24.0mg  
Isoleucine 23.0mg  
Leucine 33.0mg  
Lysine 30.0mg  
Methionine 6.0mg  
Arginine 45.0mg  
Aspartic 176mg  
Glutamic Acid 72.0mg  
Amounts per 100 grams of Figs
Amount Per Serving
Vitamins    
Vitamin A 14IU 3%
VItamin C 2.0 3%
Vitamin D - -
Vitamin E 0.1mcg 1%
Niacin 0.4mcg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mcg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.0mg 0%
Oantothentic Acid 0.3mg 3%
Minerals    
Calcium 35.0mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Magnesium 17.0mg 4%
Phosphorus 14.0mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 7%
Sodium 1.0mg 0%
Zinc 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 6%

Health benefits of Iranian Dates

Health benefits of Iranian DatesDates are very essential for the body, if you haven't known about its benefit.
It is absolutely worth it to spend reading about advantages of this product.

  1. The main advantage of dates is to cure constipation.
  2. Cures intestinal disorder.
  3. Dates are know as a very good source of weight gainers.
  4. Adjust the heart beats
  5. Inhibits diarrhea
  6. Prevents intoxication, particularly for alcoholic intoxication.
  7. Enhance energy, due to high content of sugar and calories.
  8. Improves nervous system
  9. Due to high content of iron, very good treatment for anemia.
  10. Fluorine in dates helps to strengthen tooth enamel
  11. Nutritional for pregnant women, also very helpful after born of babies.
  12. Prevents from night blindness, comes from soluble fiber
  13. Strengthen sexual ability

Nutrition Facts

Amounts per 1 date, pitted (24g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66.5(278kJ) 3%
From Carbohydrate 64.7(271 kJ)  
From Fat 0.3(1.3 kJ)  
From Protein 1.5(6.3 kJ)  
From Alcohol (0.0 kJ)  
Carbohydrates    
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Strach    
Sugars 16.0g  
Glucose 127mg  
Fructose 8084mg  
Lactose 7669mg  
Maltose 72.0mg  
Galactose 0.0  
Protein & Amino Acids    
Protein 0.4g 1%
Tryptophan 1.7mg  
Threonine 10.1mg  
Isoleucine 10.8mg  
Leucine 19.0mg  
Lysine 13.0mg  
Methionine 4.1mg  
Cysteine 11.0mg  
Phenylalanine 11.5mg  
Tyrosine 3.8mg  
Valine 15.8mg  
Arginine 14.4mg  
Histidine 7.0mg  
Alanine 18.7mg  
Aspartic acid 52.8mg  
Glutamic acid 63.6mg  
Amounts per 1 date, pitted (24g)
Amount Per Serving
Vitamins    
Vitamin A 35.8IU 3%
Retinol - 1% 
Retinol Activity Equivalent 1.7mcg  
Alpha Carotene 0.0mcg  
Beta Carotene 21.4mcg  
Beta Cryptoxanthin 0.0mcg  
Lycopene 0.0mcg  
Lutein + Zeaxanthin 5.5mcg  
Vitamin C 0.0mg0%  
Vitamin D -  
Vitamin E -  
Beta Tocopherol -  
Gamma Tocopherol -  
Delta Tocopherol -  
Vitamin K 0.6mcg 1%
Thiamin 0.0mg 1%
Riboflavin 0.0mg 1%
Niacin 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B 60.1mg 3%
Folate 3.6mcg 1%
Food Folate 3.6mcg  
Folic Acid 0.0mcg  
Dietry Folate Equivalents 3.6mcg  
Vitamin B12 -  
Patothenic Acid 0.2mg 2%
Choline 2.4mg  
Betaine 0.1mg  
Minerals    
Calcium 15.4 2%
Iron 0.2 1%
Magnesium 13.0 3%
Phosphorus 14.9 1%
Potassium 167 5%
Sodium 0.2 0%