Based on some studies have found that regularly consuming pistachio (green walnuts) is believed to reduce the risk of lung cancer and other malignant cancers.

Green Walnuts

One study in question is a study by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. From these studies found that green walnuts contain vitamin E which is known as gamma-tocopherol.

“Vitamin E is known to provide protection against some cancers. High intake of gamma-tocopherol could reduce the risk of breast cancer, “according to Ladia M. Hernandez, one of the researchers of this study, as quoted from HealthDay.

Hernandez added that the green crab is one type of nut is good for health. According to him, two ounces per day can be incorporated into the diet program is being done to reduce the risk of breast cancer without causing significant changes in body mass index.
Other food sources are also rich in gamma-tocopherol contents include: peanut, hazelnut, walnut (a type of hazelnut), soybeans, and corn oil.

A total of 36 participants were engaged by the researchers in this study. A total of 18 participants were asked to consume 68 grams (about two ounces or 117 seeds) of green walnuts daily for four weeks and 18 other people (as a control group) did not add green walnuts into their normal diet.