Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Pistachios Before Meals Show Promise for Prediabetes
A study found that eating pistachios before meals can help people with prediabetes.
Researchers gave some people pistachios, and some didn't.
Those who ate pistachios had better blood sugar and overall health.
Pistachios help control hunger, so you don't overeat.
Eating pistachios with healthy meals, exercise, and sleep works best.
They are full of good fats, protein, and fiber.
A study showed eating pistachios before meals improves metabolic health in prediabetes patients.
The study was conducted on 120 individuals, with half eating pistachios daily.
Pistachios help improve insulin sensitivity and manage blood sugar.
Pistachios help curb excessive hunger, preventing overeating.
Pistachios should be part of a healthy diet with exercise and sleep.
- Who
- Researchers led by Dr. V. Mohan
- What
- A study showing pistachios can improve metabolic health in prediabetes
- When
- Published in the Journal of Nutrition
- Where
- India
- Why
- To find a dietary habit to help individuals with prediabetes
- Main Benefit
- Improved metabolic health in prediabetes individuals
- Key Ingredient
- Pistachios
- Study Focus
- Prediabetes
- Study Participants
- 120 individuals with prediabetes
- Collaborations
- India, Spain, and Harvard University