Research conducted at The Pennsylvania State University indicates that a serving of pistachios reduces LDL cholesterol. I am sure we have all read about the heart health benefits of consuming nuts in general so this isn’t too surprisingly. However, according to the abstract, the study “adds to a growing body of science supporting the health benefits, and the heart benefits in particular, of increased consumption of nuts, such as almonds, macadamia, and walnuts. However, pistachios have one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all nuts and contain more b-carotene, g-tocopherol and lutein - an antioxidant also found in dark green leafy vegetables. “
Pistachios aren’t something that we eat often. However, I did not realize that they had one of the highest level of antioxidants of all nuts. Now that I do you can expect to see more recipes including pistachios. I may have to make a pistachio nut cheese very soon.
Unrelated note:
I hope you are having a great day. I need to spend some time catching up on my nutrition reading. Since I am about a week behind there may be a few more nutrition posts today. Talk to you all soon.
I typically love all nuts. However, pistachios are the one nut that I am the least fond of.
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteThey aren't my favortie either. But I think it is mostly because they take a while to break into. I am going to try to make a nut cheese with them, and maybe another nut, to see what that does to the taste and texture. I will let you know. ;-)
Ali
Hmmmm intriguing...I think I've only ever eaten salted pistachios and pistachio ice cream and macaroons (before vegan, health-conscious days)!! Maybe I should get myself a bag for good nibbling :)
ReplyDeleteEmma,
ReplyDeleteI like pistachios on a green salad with strawberries and little balsamic vinegar. That is my favorite way to eat them.
talk to you later,
Ali
What good news! I love pistachios. I hope I can find unsalted.
ReplyDeleteMeghan,
ReplyDeleteI typically only find unsalted in the shell unless they are bulk. If you find some that are shelled and unsalted please let me know the brand.
thanks!
Alicia
Chris and I eat about a handful of pistachio's a day. They are delicious and so so good for you!!
ReplyDeleteWe have been eating pistachios' almost everyday for about 4 years!
Brandi,
ReplyDeleteI used to keep a jar of pistachios on my credenza at work. When I did that I would have them 5 days a week. But I don't think of them at home. However, I am going to work on that now.
Ali
This is great news, but I only eat the salted ones. The unsalted hardly taste like anything. Pistachios are great to eat when watching a guilty pleasure tv show like 'Real Housewives of NY'.
ReplyDeleteI love pistachios, but haven't bought any since all that recall of them. Maybe it's time for some...
ReplyDeleteShenadoah,
ReplyDeleteI did not peg you for a "Real Housewives of NYC" girl. That is a real surprise. ;-)
I agree that unsalted pistachios are a bit bland. That is why I thought they might make a good nut cheese. I hope to get around to that soon.
Alicia
Janet,
ReplyDeleteI had not thought of that recall in ages. Though I do remember it because there was much whining at our local restaurant when the pistachio chicken salad was pulled from the menu. ;-)
Alicia