According 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. 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.

Dried 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.

As 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.