It’s time to talk about my favorite nut: Pistachios! Aside from being a completely addictive and delicious snack, Pistachios are rich in sterols and fiber. This can help lower bad cholesterol, protect against cancers, and help with digestive problems (like IBS). They have less fat content than other nuts and are packed with vitamin B. Why the green tint? Pistachios contain carotenee (commonly found in plants). Aside from just snacking (be sure to remove the shell but leave the brown “skin” on it), you can add them to salad, yogurt, granola, or crush and add to your favorite chicken or pasta dish! Yumm.
Do you like Pistachios? What is your favorite way to eat them? I don’t add them to anything, I just love to much on them as is! 
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I love pistachios! Costco sells huge bags of them with salt and pepper flavoring. They’re amazing! Hope you’re having a great Monday love
pistachios are awesome but i think i like almonds better!
Twitter: suki
June 14, 2010 at 3:03 pm
they are my favorite nut!!!
i love pistachios. i don’t, however, like pistachio-flavored items. weird, right?
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I love pistachios. I cannot stop at one. I’m glad to hear how healthful they are!
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I do not like pistachios but my son loves them!!!!!!!!!! Im just an almond girl!!! Muah!!!!!!!!
I have to say, I’m not a fan. I like almonds more but I’m willing to give these a try. So, um, how do you eat them?
Twitter: lauryannraik
June 14, 2010 at 10:02 pm
LOOOOOOVE pistacios! I love to eat them right out of the shell…on salads…and before I was trying to limit dairy I LOVES pistachio ice cream
I will have to find a good dairy-free ice cream recipe…hmmm you have me thinking!!!
I eat all those thing all the time..love avacados
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