The Pistachio
16 oz. on sale, at Meijer, is usually $5.99
Almost 90% of the fat found in a pistachio is the healthy mono- and
polyunsaturated fats.
Pistachio's are a good source of fiber, providing 3 grams per serving. That's more
than many types of whole fruit.
Pistachio's are full of vitamin B6 and are an antioxidant powerhouse.
We love these little nuts. They are normally consumed in 3 or 4 days here at the Grismore abode ( I really think that is too quickly; I am definitely the biggest culprit with Ms. Blue nipping at my heels!)
As a snacking option they are wonderful. I love them mid-morning. You know when you start to feel the hunger stirring up and you are thinking "I am absolutely, positively not already making lunch at 10:30!" Grab a handful of these little buggers! I always buy in shell; they are more cost effective and when you have to shell them you don't consume as many, then the "full" feeling hits you earlier.
Useless Knowledge:
* Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.
* Perhaps a true royal nut, the Queen of Sheba loved pistachios. In fact, she demanded that the entire region’s pistachio harvest be set aside for her.
* Pistachios are a relatively new U.S. crop. Until the 1970's, no domestic pistachio industry existed. Now, California produces upwards 300 million pounds of pistachios, about 98 percent of the domestic crop. (Do you think this could mean the price will eventually come down? hhmm)
Yeah for this little green nut!
Autumn :)
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