Brazil nuts are edible seeds of the brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa). The Brazil nut tree is the only species in the monotypic genus Bertholletia. This tree is native to the Guianas, Venezuela, Brazil, eastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and eastern Bolivia. It occurs as scattered trees in large forests on the banks of the Amazon River, Rio Negro, Tapajós, and the Orinoco. The Brazil nut tree has a lifespan of […]

Pistachios on women: Even the shells of pistachios are found to contain a considerable amount of antioxidants, as per a study published in the Food Chemistry journal.

Pistachios are prized for their unique, slightly sweet flavor as well as for their intriguing viridescent hues. Pistachios are one of the world’s oldest nuts, being grown in the Middle East for thousands of years. They are even mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, which indicates their rich history as a prized food source (American Pistachios, 2014).