10 Big Benefits of Eating Pistachios

Pistachios are packed with antioxidants.

Antioxidants are beneficial compounds that help your cells clear out harmful oxidation—and pistachios just happen to be loaded with them.

"Pistachios contain the highest levels of gamma-tocopherol, vitamin K, potassium, phytosterols, and the carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein, compared to other nuts," says Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., professor at the University of California–San Diego School of Medicine.