I admit it- pistachio has always been my favorite nut, going back to the time they actually died the shell red- (do they still do that)? They are so packed with flavor that you really do not need to add anything to them, although at Living Nutz– we like to use our imagination!
The health benefits of pistachios include a healthy heart, weight management, protection against diabetes and hypertension, and improved digestion. The vitamins, minerals, fats and protein found in pistachio are all very good for your health.
There are many health benefits of pistachios. They are one of the few nuts that contain most of the nutrients that are required by humans for complete health. Pistachios contain nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, vitamin B-6, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K. All of these nutrients make pistachios ideally suited for better health.
www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html
