Did you know that people who eat nuts tend to have lower amounts of body fat? In a UCLA study, patients who substituted pistachios for foods such as candy bars, dairy products, microwave popcorn, and potato chips, for a total of 20% of their total calories, did not gain weight or increase their calorieA calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one milliliter (ml) of water at a standard initial temperature by one degree centigrade (1°C). intake.¹ So pistachios are not only delicious, they’re also a healthy alternative to other less healthy snacks and can help manage your weight.

Fully Satisfying

Pistachios have a significant amount of protein, healthy fat, and dietary fiberDietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. , all three of which can increase your feeling of fullness and the length of time it takes to get hungry again. When you’re feeling full, you tend to eat less throughout the day, which can lead to weight loss. Even savoring a snack of 30 pistachios (about 100 calories) may be enough to curb your appetite when hunger strikes.

FiberDietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. -tastic!

Most of us don’t realize how important fiberDietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. is to our diets. FiberDietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. has been shown to help control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and possibly help with weight management and reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Fortunately, pistachios are amongst the highest fiberDietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. nuts, providing 12% of your daily requirement per serving and giving you a delicious and easy way to help meet your daily goal.

References

1. Edwards, K., Kwaw, I., Matud, J., & Kurtz, I. (1999). Effect of pistachio nuts on serum lipid levels in patients with moderate hypercholesterolemiaHypercholesterolemia is excessive cholesterol in the blood. People with high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting heart disease. . J Am Coll Nutr, 18(3), 229-232.↑
2. Rolls, B. J., & Barnett, R. A. (2000). Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan: Feel Full on Fewer Calories (1st ed.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.