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Q:
Aren’t pistachios high in fat?
A:
While pistachios are rich in dietary fat (14 grams per serving), almost 90% of the fat is unsaturated. Both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease when they replace saturated fats in the diet. Pistachios have no trans-fat, which are found mainly in partially-hydrogenated oils.
