You might have heard about the benefit of adding nuts like almonds or walnuts to a healthy diet. But, recent research shows that pistachios are packed full of nutrients AND you can eat more of them!
Once dyed red to stand out in a vending machine, pistachios are actually a great snack for "waist watchers". They contain more than 30 different vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. And, thanks to the high protein and fiber content, you can eat less of them and feel full longer. This is called "satiety value".
The little green nuggets also offer the most nuts per serving - 49 kernels per ounce, compared to 23 almonds, 18 cashews and 14 walnut halves. And, since they're usually sold in the shell, they take longer to eat. So, you'll eat slower, will feel full quicker and will most likely eat less!
You can still find pistachios in some vending machines, but they're also available at your local grocer - sometimes with different seasonings. Dieticians recommend adding them to your oatmeal or making a trail mix out of them.
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