Red Pistachios

In the 1930’s the pistachios were first dyed red to draw attention to them as well as hide the stains from antiquated harvesting techniques. These lightly salted pistachios are an excellent tasting nut that is high in potassium.

Health Tips

1. A one-ounce serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts — more nuts per serving than any other nut and contains more than 10% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, vitamin B-6, thiamin, phosphorus and copper.

2. You can get more dietary fiber from a serving of pistachios than a 1/2 cup of broccoli or spinach.

3. Pistachios are especially rich in phytosterols, which are directly associated with lowering cholesterol levels, and may offer protection from certain types of cancer.

4. A serving of pistachios has as much thiamin as a 1/2 cup serving of cooked rice.

5. The amount of vitamin B-6 in a one-ounce serving of pistachios is comparable to a standard three-ounce serving of pork or chicken.

6. One serving of pistachios has as much potassium as half a large banana.

7. Pistachios are a very high quality plant source of protein, providing adequate and balanced amounts of essential amino acids. In addition, pistachios are relatively high in a nonessential amino acid, arginine, which may play a potential role in prevention or reduction of cardiovascular disease.

8. While pistachios contain fat, the fat is predominantly monounsaturated, similar to that found in olive oil.