In celebration of World Pistachio Day I thought you might want to impress your friends with some fascinating facts about this delicious little nut.
7 Critical Things You Should Know About the Pistachio
- Pistachios contain only 3-4 calories per nut
- Pistachios are the lowest calorie, lowest fat nut
- Pistachios have more than 30 different vitamins, minerals, and beneficial phytonutrients
- Pistachios are HEART HEALTHY!
“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.” – Food & Drug Administration
- California is the leading producer of pistachios worldwide
- In China, the pistachio is known as the “happy nut” because they look like they’re smiling
- I love pistachios and so does…
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Now I really must go crack myself up some more.
