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Properties of pistachios for children

 

What are the properties of pistachios for children?

Properties of pistachio for children: Pistachio is one of the most popular nuts in the world. In addition to its unique health benefits, this unique nut contains vitamins and minerals, many of which are not only beneficial for health, but also necessary. Vitamins and minerals that depend on the proper functioning of body organs. Iranian Pistachio

 

In this article from Haft Mooz website, we are going to describe the properties of nuts for children"s health. Of course, according to the title of the article, our focus will be on the properties of pistachios for children.

 

Nuts are a natural treasure trove of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein and fiber that help children grow and learn. Some of the most important types of nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts. Although peanuts are classified as legumes, they are commonly referred to as nuts because they have similar nutritional composition to nuts.

 

One ounce serving (about 28 grams) of pistachios contains 159 kcal, 5.7 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 0.8 milligrams of vitamin E. These amounts provide an important part of the food needed by the child.

 

When can babies eat pistachios?

The child is able to eat solid foods at about six months. Although the best way to eliminate the risk of choking a child is to chop or even crush the nuts and mix them with yogurt or similar foods. Another thing that seems important is to always buy unsalted nuts, as the sodium in salt can cause problems for the baby.

 

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Are pistachios safe for children?

Benefits of pistachios for children

Generally yes! Unsalted pistachios are an excellent source of healthy fats, fiber and plant proteins. including all the essential amino acids that the child needs to build new cells and tissues. Also, pistachios are rich in B vitamins and contain iron and most essential minerals. It is interesting to know that pistachios have more potassium than any other nut.

 

Are pistachios a choking hazard for children?

Yes! Whole nuts, pieces of kernels, and their butters pose a choking hazard to infants and children under five years of age. As mentioned, to prepare nuts for children, chop them and serve them with yogurt or foods such as avocado or mango. Or make it into butter and use it with juice, breast milk or powdered milk.

 

Is pistachio an allergenic food?

Yes! Pistachios and nuts in general are common allergenic foods. However, note that only a small percentage of humans are allergic to nuts. (1)

 

Those children who are allergic to nuts may have this problem with them forever. Only 9% of children with nut allergy will lose their sensitivity to nuts as they grow up. (2)

 

Also, 25 to 40% of children who are allergic to peanuts will also be allergic to one or more other nuts. (3)

 

Some nuts and tree foods have a similar protein structure, so if your child has a nut allergy, be careful with other nuts as well. For example, cashews, mangoes, and pistachios are botanically very similar. If your child is allergic to one, they are likely to be allergic to other nuts in this group.

 

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If it"s the first time you want to give pistachios to your baby, grind small amounts of it (the size of a teaspoon) and pour it on your baby"s meal. Then watch out for his side reactions. If no reaction is observed, gradually increase the amount of pistachios until you reach 1 teaspoon of ground pistachios.