Health

​Research studies suggest that pistachios have numerous health benefits. In addition to serving as a source of antioxidants and other important nutrients, pistachios have been linked to improved heart health and blood and glucose management. Studies also suggest that pistachios may help with weight management and lead to an improved overall diet quality.
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Reasons to Eat Pistachios - Research suggests that pistachios have numerous benefits and may help to maintain good health, support an active lifestyle and reduce the risk of nutrition-related diseases.

Good things come in small packages and the nutrition benefits of pistachios are no exception. It’s not surprising pistachios have been considered beneficial to health for centuries by societies all over the world.1 Not only are pistachios a source of many essential vitamins and minerals, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein and fiber, but pistachios also provide an array of phytochemicals, a wide variety of compounds made by plants that may help to promote health and well-being.
A one-ounce serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts, which is more nuts per serving than any other snack nut. Pistachios are a naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free food that contains 13 grams of fat per serving, the majority of which (11.5 grams) comes from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fat contributes only 1.5 grams per serving. One serving of pistachios has as much potassium (290mg, 8% of the Daily Value) as a half of a large banana (250 mg, 7% of the Daily Value) and 3 grams of filling fiber.