We snack a lot in our home, but we do not buy sweet and fattening snacks. Well, I do from time to time buy cookies, but don’t tell hubby; he’s been trying to figure out if/where I hide things. 
I have to hide snacks (sweet or healthy!) because hubby will come in and snag everything in one inhale. Why do men do that?
What? You can have a snack that is yummy and good for you? We love, and I believe the word is addicted to, pistachios. Did you know that one of the oldest flowering nut trees, humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years?
Healing Powers
- Take a Pistachio and Call Me in the Morning. An old folk remedy, pistachios were once thought to cure to ailments such as toothaches and sclerosis of the liver.
- Tastes Better, Too. A one-ounce serving of pistachios scores higher on the USDA’s antioxidant scorecard than a cup of green tea.
Going Green, Not Just for the Environment. The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness – age-related macular degeneration.
Not only are they good for you, they are very tasty!
Honestly, I have never had a pistachio until about 6 months ago. We are hooked. Literally!
Outstanding Heart Stats
- Pistachios are included in the FDA’s first ever qualified health claim, approved in July 2003, which states: “Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Four ways pistachios help your heart:
- Most of the fat in pistachios – almost 90% – is “good” or unsaturated fat, which can lower blood cholesterol along with heart disease.3
- Of all snack nuts, pistachios offer the highest level of phytosterols, and are a powerful source of fiber, both of which reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the diet4,5
- Pistachios provide potassium. An inadequate intake of potassium is characterized by increased blood pressure and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.6
- Pistachios offer the second highest amount of polyphenols among nuts. Polyphenols are antioxidants with potential heart health benefits.7
Move over greasy chips, pistachios are the new snack!
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Pistachios have more antioxidants than tea?? How can this be? Oh well, I will eat my pistachios while drinking tea. Ha!
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I learned that a serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber.
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One serving of pistachios offers more than 30 different vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your body needs!
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Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
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A serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. That’s more than most other snack nuts and more than many types of whole fruit. I love Pistachios!
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I love pistachios! Fun Fact: Because oils are not used during roasting, pistachios are naturally trans fat-free. Thanks!
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I love Green tea but that pistachios have more antioxidants, maybe I’ll start the day with a steaming cup of pistachios!
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Pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea!!!!! They are my favorites too!!!!!! Thanks
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Pistachios are heart healthy de to their “hearty” nutrient profile that includes antioxidants, phytosterols, unsaturated fats and various vitamins and minerals, pistachios offer many cardio-protective properties.
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Pistachios have more antioxidants per serving than green tea.. I had no idea!
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A serving of pistachio nuts provides 3 grams of dietary fiber, or about 12% of the Daily Value! Even more reason to munch more of them!
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I love pistachios and was pleased to learn that: A daily serving [pistachios] or two may decrease LDL levels by 9 to 12%.
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as much as my sons have always loved pistaschios,I never realized just how much good stuff was in them. With the potassiun & antioxidents they really are a great snack for kids
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Pistachios are dubbed the “Skinny nut” with the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts; offering the most nuts per serving. I love that, because pistachios are my favorite!
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Pistachios are a “hearty” snack offering more cholesterol fighting phytosterols than any other nut.
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Pistachios are the only nut to contain a significant amount of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The intake of these carotenoids has been associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in Americans over 65.
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Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut; a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana. That’s fantastic! My sister always tells me that to avoid cramping while exercising, I should eat more potassium, and sometimes bananas just don’t sound good.
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Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy. Wow that is a cool fact . And nuts are super good for you. also a serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. Wow , Great site with loads of info. Thanks our kids would love this.
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