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Friday, March 2, 2012

Local Crunch

Ninety-eight of the American crop of pistachios are grown in California!! 

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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