The tasty snack that you can eat before bed to ease inflammation
Eating pistachios at night may boost gut health
- Pistachios are highly beneficial for gut health, packed with fiber, polyphenols and proteins that nourish gut microbes.
- A U.S. study indicated that consuming pistachios at night can positively affect gut bacteria and reshape the gut microbiome, particularly in adults with pre-diabetes.
- Pistachios act as prebiotics, feeding beneficial gut bacteria like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, which produce short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and support a healthy gut lining.
- These nuts also contain compounds such as polyphenols, tocopherols and lutein, which are metabolized by gut microbes and help modulate the gut's microbial composition.
- Choosing pistachios over high-sugar or high-salt snacks like biscuits or chips can further enhance gut health by avoiding disruptive additives.