Have you seen the pistachio commercials that emphasize how they are
the lowest calorie nut? Well this is
true. They also rank the highest among
nuts in the antioxidant department.
A
one ounce portion (about 50 pieces) has only 157 calories, 13 grams of fat, 3
grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
Each delicious crunch also provides iron, thiamin, and vitamin B6.
Shelled nuts are a better choice for portion
control. Have you ever heard of the pistachio diet?
This includes foods that requires you to work to eat it such as
pistachios, edamame and crab legs. These
foods help slow down eating which can help you to feel fuller faster and eat
less.
Pistachios make a great snack. But pistachios can be used for other dishes
such as:
·
Coating on chicken or fish
·
Topping on a salad
·
Crunchy addition to pasta, rice, quinoa and
other grain dishes
·
Blend with basil, oil, parmesan and garlic for
an alternative pesto
·
Add to baked goods, fruit salads, yogurt
parfaits and frozen yogurt
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