Cat Ebeling – I remember back when I was a kid, pistachios were bright red! Back then, pistachios mostly came from the Middle East, and the harvesting methods left them with stains, so they were dyed (ugh!) a bright reddish pink to cover up the stains. Fortunately, most pistachios today come from California, where they come to us for snacking in their natural (and more appetizing) tan color.

Pistachios have become elevated to almost everyone’s favorite snack. Did you know that pistachios are one of the most nutritious nuts you can eat? Just a small 1 ounce serving contains over 30 vitamins, minerals and other powerful nutrients to help you burn fat, improve your cholesterol and heart health, balance out your blood sugar, and even improve your sex life! Continue reading →

Pistachios are one of the favorite types of nuts, usually eaten as tasty snacks during movie nights or paired with a glass of beer when hanging out with friends. Besides this, they can also enrich the taste of both sweet and salty dishes. We present you eight healthy reasons for which we love pistachios and which will make you love them as well:

1. Healthy Heart: Recent researches have shown that a daily dose of pistachios can improve the work of the heart and prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. It has also been found that regular consumption of pistachios has helped people with high blood pressure to control their blood pressure.

2. Healthy Fats: Fats contained in nuts are generally considered healthy, but a portion of pistachios (around 50) contains just 160 calories, which makes them the lowest calorie snacks.

3. Fibers: Pistachios contain even more dietary fibers than oatmeal, which is actually considered the best source of fibers. Continue reading →