One of the best things about this type of food in general, is that they are full of minerals that are vital for the proper functioning of your body. Pistachios are full of minerals like copper, phosphorus and manganese. Copper is a component of several enzymes that helps to create many necessary biochemical reactions in your body and also creates connective tissue. Manganese helps in the formation of connective and skeletal tissue, an "instrument" in growth, reproduction and metabolism of fats. Phosphorus is very important for strong bones and teeth. Also, it contains calcium to prevent osteoporosis. Other important minerals are magnesium - necessary for over 300 different biochemical reactions important in our body, good for the heart and blood pressure, potassium - electrolyte that balances and controls acidity in our body and helps in the formation of proteins, carbohydrates and building muscle.