Plant-based Snacking: Research and Practical Applications of Pistachios for Health Benefits

Overview

Journal J Nutr Sci

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Specialty Nutritional Sciences

Date 2021 Nov 4

PMID 34733499

Citations 3

Authors

Jennette Higgs

Kathryn Styles

Arianna Carughi

Michael A Roussell

France Bellisle

Wiebke Elsner

Zhaoping Li

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Abstract

Pistachio nuts are a nutrient-dense source of good quality plant protein, commonly consumed as a minimally processed snack food or ingredient. The present paper is based on a symposium held during the 13th FENS (Federation of European Nutrition Societies) 2019 conference in Dublin that explored recent research and practical applications of pistachios as a plant-based snack, in particular, for appetite control and healthy weight management; and for glycaemic control during pregnancy. Individual nut types, whilst similar in nutritional composition, have unique characteristics which may have a significant impact on potential health effects. Recognising this, the further purpose here is to explore future research needs for pistachios, based on work completed to date and the discussion that ensued among researchers at this event, in order to advance the full scope of health benefits from pistachios, in particular, taking into account of both sustainability and nutritional health.

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