A new study has found that eating pistachios may significantly benefit gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity - particularly when consumed at night.
Research conducted in the United States, involving 51 adults, revealed that eating pistachios at night positively influences gut bacteria. However, this effect was observed only in individuals with prediabetes.
According to scientists, whose findings were published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, replacing nighttime carbohydrate-rich snacks such as toast with pistachios can shift the gut microbiome - the complex community of microorganisms living in the intestines - in a healthier direction.
Furthermore, another study published in 2023 in the journal Foods reported that pistachios are more effective than other nuts in increasing beneficial gut bacteria.
With such strong evidence highlighting their nutritional benefits, experts now consider pistachios an excellent choice for a nighttime snack.
