New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI/SRV): Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that a diet high in antioxidants may even help to reduce the risk of death. While certain fruits and vegetables are often thought of as high-antioxidant foods, a new study conducted by Cornell University and published in the journal, Nutrients, produced surprising results. Pistachios have a very high antioxidant capacity, among the highest when compared to values reported in research on many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacities, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. Researchers from Cornell University revealed the potential mechanism behind the health benefits that have been linked to pistachios in recent studies. They analyzed pistachios to determine: - The makeup of pistachio phytochemicals - compounds within plants that may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases and keep the body working properly. - The
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