Pistachios: Heart Healthy, Figure Friendly
July 21, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Recipes
My daughter, Sarah, is a pistachio nut. Okay, well maybe not a nut-nut, but she sure is a big fan. Her favorite pistachio is Roasted and Salted. I agree with that choice, but the Salt and Pepper flavor would have to come in second. Have you tried the South of the Border flavor? Spicy.
Nuts, although high in fat, are a good healthy snack. The fat they contain is the “good” kind. It’s 90% unsaturated fat. It also contains Monounsaturated fat (55%) and Polyunsaturated fat (32%). Both of these types of fat help reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of …read more




