In recent years, animal studies have unequivocally shown the positive effect of pistachio feed on glucose homeostasis in altered situations such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Thus, the consumption of pistachio has favorable effects on avoiding hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and inflammation characteristic of a MetS induced by a fructose overload [ 61].

Well-designed educational tasks, such as MyPlate or similar food guidelines, should reinforce nut consumption, that of pistachio in particular in this case, within the fruits and vegetables food group. This pistachio gelato is vegetarian, gluten free, egg free, low sodium and soy free. Below are a few suggestions, some of which I have not tried. Due to the health benefits associated with the intake of nuts, their consumption is promoted as a regular food in most of the food-based dietary guidelines [ 12] in the context of a healthy diet. However, the population does not always consume them. For example, the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimated 21 g per day as the optimal intake of nuts and seeds, while their actual consumption barely reached 12% of the recommended level [ 13]. Don’t add the extract until after the ice cream base comes off the heat: Cooking or adding the extracts to hot custard will destroy the flavor compounds. Instead, add the extracts after the base has fully cooled.Pistachio extract is a concentrated form of the nut's flavor and aroma. It has a distinct nutty and slightly sweet flavor, with a hint of earthiness and richness. The flavor profile of pistachio extract is often described as being creamy and slightly buttery, with a delicate floral note. Pistachios or Pista is the main ingredient used in this ice cream recipe. We will use ¼ cup of de-shelled pistachios, uncooked or raw to make the ice cream. It is option to remove the skin of the pistachios, but I usually don’t mind it and the texture of the ice cream doesn’t change much. Pistachios have the highest levels of zeaxanthin and lutein among nuts, both of which protect your eyes from damage caused by blue light as well as macular degeneration, an eye disease that can cause vision loss as you age. United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service: “Basic Report: 12151, Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.”

White Chocolate:White chocolate pairs beautifully with pistachios. After the ice cream is fully churned, stir in white chocolate chips. Ice Cream Maker: Opt for the ICE-100 Cuisinart model with a built-in compressor for convenient ice cream making without freezing the bowl or chilling the mixture overnight. Raw Pistachios are ground into a fine powder using a blender and it is important to grind the nuts in small pulses, so that they do not warm up during the process. On warming up, the nuts start to release oils and the ice cream will lose its texture.Roll the cookie dough into balls, about 1 Tablespoon of dough each, and place dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. If the cookie dough is too crumbly, keep rolling and working it with your hands. The warmth of your hands will help bring it together. Follow the ice cream maker's instructions to freeze the mixture. Optionally, add ½ cup coarsely ground pistachios when the gelato starts to set.