Add us on Google Key Points Eating 3 ounces of pistachios daily reduces soreness and speeds muscle recovery in athletes according to a recent study Pistachios maintain muscle strength and improve post-exercise lipid profiles, supporting metabolic resilience. Include pistachios in snacks like yogurt, shakes, or trail mix for workout recovery benefits. Having a variety of plant and animal proteins is the key to quality performance. But what if research conducted on athletes found that eating this plant-based food helped them feel better and recover faster. A Simple Nut Protein A 2023 study followed 18 recreational male team-sport players (soccer, football, hockey) who performed a 40-minute downhill run—a classic test of muscle damage and soreness. For two weeks before and during recovery, men consumed either no pistachios, a standard 1.5 ounces per day, or a higher 3 ounce per day dose.
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