Keep pistachios in sight for the sake of your kid's eyes. The green nut is bursting with lutein and zeaxanthin, two sight-saving relatives of beta-carotene. One ounce of pistachios boasts 342 micrograms whereas other nuts have 8 micrograms or less. Other foods with lutein and zeaxanthin include leafy greens, peas, winter squash including pumpkin, corn and Brussels sprouts. Kids Eat Right Article
Pistachios are also a low-calorie nut! One serving is 49 Kernels. This snack will keep you going for quite awhile if you buy your nuts with the shells in tact. Plus-as an added bonus you will burn more calories breaking those shells than you would reaching for a handful of almonds! That one serving of Pistachios will translate to 160 calories, 6 grams of protein and nearly 13 grams fat. Aside from the fact that this snack will take you awhile to eat, it will also keep you fuller longer than the average Twinkies with the right combination of protein and heart healthy fats. Choose this low calorie nut often nnless they are used for one of these delights: Pistachio Butter, Pistachio Chocolate, Pistachio Spreads.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Those pistachio shells are natural and organic therefore they can be recycled. Try re-purposing those pistachio shells with these tips:
- Kindling to start a fire.
- Line the bottoms of pots used for household plants to help absorb moisture.
- Crafting: Holiday Ornaments, Jewelry, Mosaics and Rattles.
- Compost and Mulching
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