Pistachio (Green)

Pistachios are high in fibre and just like almonds, pistachios help in improving the cholesterol level by decreasing the bad cholesterol. It also helps in increasing the good cholesterol (HDL). It also helps by improving the blood pressure, reducing weight and oxidative status. Oxidative stress is the blood levels of the oxidized chemicals that can contribute to heart disease. A handful of pistachios contain around 156 calories.