I’ve got a new giveaway to offer you!
Do you like Pistachios? We love pistachios around my house and yesterday we got a very tasty package in the mail – a Super Bowl Sunday Pistachio Pack. I’ve got 5 of these Super Bowl packs to give away. Inside you’ll find two bags of pistachio nuts and a cute football-shaped serving dish.
Did you know that Pistachios are considered the “skinny nut?” A serving size of Pistachios is 49 nuts, while a serving of Almonds is 23 nuts, and 14 Walnuts. That’s a much more satisfying snack, in my opinion. In addition, the process of removing the shell to get to the nut makes it a “mindful” snack – you can’t just scoop up a handful and toss it in your mouth. Eating mindfully means you can eat up to 50% less and still feel satisfied.
Here are some more healthy Pistachio facts found at Wonderful Pistachios:
*Pistachios are the most nutrient dense nut
*A super food, pistachios have dense levels of 8 essential nutrients: thiamin, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium (higher levels than both Almonds or Cashews)
*Has 20% of the daily recommended value of vitamin B6, equal to two servings of avocado
*Contains more antioxidants than one cup of green tea
*Offers more lutein than three medium tangerines or a glass of orange juice
*Pistachios contain mono unsaturated fats, the “good” fats” that can help lower total cholesterol
*Pistachios are a low glycemic index food
*Studies show that nut consumption is associated with a lower body mass index and do not increase body weight
For even more information, take a look at Pistachio Health and Everybodys Nuts. To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment telling me what your favorite healthy snack is. Good luck! I will chose a winner this Saturday.
Image credit: Michelle
*Edit: I wanted to clarify that this contest is open to readers in the US only. Thank you.
i enjoy to have it with banana pop.
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My favorite snack is cranberry granola clusters.
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My favorite heathy snack is fresh fruit
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I love Fresh pistachios and cashews.
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My favorite healthy snack is fresh fruit in bite size pieces. . .cherries & grapes, watermelon and pineapple cut into bite size chunks are a sweet refreshing treat!
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I heart nuts, fruits , & veggies :)
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My favorite healthy snack is peaches and cottage cheese. Yum! Thanks for the contest.
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I love eating celery with non fat cream cheese. It is so satisfying. I wish I had some now!!
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My fave is a fresh pink grapefruit, very low cal, sweet, and a whole one keeps me full for a while!
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Green peppers raw. Yum. Now I can add pistachios to the list. Love them but never knew how good for you they are.
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“favorite healthy snack”
Pistachios – or cashews, almonds, etc. No peanuts!
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I love eating grapes and bananas! I hope I win this for my husband!! He loves pistachios! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
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I like Nuts, cashews or pistachios are my favorite healthy snack
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I love all kinds of nuts–walmuts, almonds, pistachios. I also love cherry tomatoes and can eat them by the handful.
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