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Q:
I love pistachios but I think they’re expensive, and I am trying to be more cost-conscious of my grocery bill these days.
A:
Pistachios offer great nutritional “value,” as part of a heart-healthy diet. They are a favorable comparison, price-wise, to popular salted snacks such as ready-to-eat popcorn. The healthy eating habits and food choices we make now will impact our health in the future. A healthy diet – one that incorporates pistachios – is a large step in the right direction towards a maintaining a healthy life.