PISTACHIO TURKISH ROASTED UNSALTED

Description

Profile: Pistachios from Turkey, toasted in the shell but without salt. Delicious and imported roasted Turkish pistachios are a fantastic snack. Salted, roasted Antep pistachios are packed with protein, fiber and vitamins. We roast our own nuts right in-house before they ship so you can taste the freshness.

Health Advice

Pistachios offer more than 10% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, vitamin B-6, thiamin, phosphorus, and copper in just one ounce.

A serving of pistachios has more fiber than 1/2 cup of broccoli or spinach.

Pistachios are particularly high in phytosterols, which are linked to decrease cholesterol and may protect against some cancers.

Pistachios contain as much thiamin as 1/2 cup cooked rice.

A one-ounce serving of pistachios contains as much vitamin B-6 as a three-ounce serving of pork or chicken.

Pistachios have as much potassium as half a banana.

Pistachios are a high-quality plant protein source, supplying all essential amino acids. Also, pistachios contain arginine, a non-essential amino acid that may help prevent or reduce cardiovascular disease.

Pistachios include fat, but it's mostly monounsaturated, like olive oil.