{"id":12264,"date":"2023-02-07T22:12:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=12264"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:44:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:44:31","slug":"what-happens-if-you-eat-too-many-pistachios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/what-happens-if-you-eat-too-many-pistachios\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Eat Too Many Pistachios?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The biggest problem with pistachios is they are so delicious it\u2019s easy to eat far too many in one go. But what happens if you really do eat too many pistachios? And what about the shells, will anything nasty happen if you eat one of those? Don\u2019t worry! All of your questions and a lot more besides will be answered here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It OK To Eat A Lot Of Pistachios?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The good news is that when eaten in moderation, pistachios are actually good for you! But then, if you\u2019re like me, and find their delicious saltiness truly hard to resist, then you might wonder just how many you can eat in one sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, I eat nuts almost every day, not just because I love them but due to their health benefits. I prefer to reserve pistachios as a special and occasional treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do eat a lot of pistachios, particularly the processed, high-salt kind, there can be some concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Negative Effects of Eating Too Many Pistachios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. High Blood Pressure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Most of us know that eating too much salt can raise our blood pressure, and the same will be true if you shovel endless handfuls of salted pistachios down on a regular basis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can result in blurred vision, light-headedness, fainting, and confusion. More worryingly, it can raise blood sodium levels enough to contribute to cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fiber Overload<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a good amount of fiber in pistachios which, on the whole, is a good thing. It only becomes problematic if you eat them to excess, at which point the fiber can start causing some gut issues such as abdominal and intestinal pain, cramps, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pistachios contain a sugar called Fructan that some people have an allergy to. This may result in problems with your gastrointestinal tract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Allergies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Other than a Fructan, other components of nuts can cause allergies. In some people, nut allergy<\/a> can be a life-threatening problem. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever experience nasal congestion, cramping, nausea, vomiting, itchiness of your mouth, or difficulty swallowing after eating nuts, get urgent medical advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time an allergy occurs, symptoms may be quite mild, but subsequently, they could become a lot more severe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Kidney Stones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistachios contain compounds called oxalates. These can bind to calcium and potassium, which may cause kidney stones to form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methionine is another chemical found in pistachios that can convert into a substance called cysteine, which may produce cystine kidney stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Increased Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Generally, pistachios are known to help with weight loss rather than weight gain. However, they do contain a lot of fat and some carbohydrates. When enough is eaten, the scales will tip (every pun intended), resulting in weight gain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While nuts are generally associated with their positive effects on keeping cancer away, eating too many roasted pistachios, or other roasted nuts may, in fact, have a carcinogenic effect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because when nuts are roasted at too high a temperature, the oils in the nuts start forming acrylamide<\/a> which is a carcinogen capable of causing the development of cancer cells in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Low Testosterone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Phytosterols<\/a> are a plant compound found in relatively large amounts in pistachios. Usually, these are beneficial as they help regulate blood cholesterol levels and can improve erectile function.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in high enough quantities, they can also lead to testosterone levels declining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits Of Eating The Right Amount Of Pistachios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve looked at what eating too many pistachios could do, let’s bring the focus back to just how amazing they are when eaten in moderation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this video, you can see some of the great benefits of eating pistachios: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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