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American Pistachios Nutrition Unshelled is a quarterly e--newsletter providing research updates on tree nuts (especially U.S. pistachios). It is a service to dietitians and other health professionals by American Pistachio Growers (APG). Any health professional is welcome to register to receive Nutrition Unshelled. Please note however, the content and recipes are intended principally for the American healthcare community and as such are not written with foreign nutrition and health claim regulations in mind. The information included within this newsletter is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Some differences may be found if comparing with APG's international websites or other materials. APG is the non-profit, voluntary trade association for the U.S. pistachio trade, comprised of over 800 pistachio farmers.
Food industry leaders like Baum + Whiteman and Lyons Magnus recently predicted pistachios would be the top nut of 2023 in food trend research, and outlets like Forbes and Eat This, Not That! all covered the news. Pistachios are popping up everywhere - from inventive restaurant dishes like pistachio pesto and Mexican moles, to pistachio scented candles and perfumes.
     
  Beyond the delicious taste and versatility of pistachios, their surging popularity is also directly related to a wealth of unique health benefits.  
     
   
     
   
 

A recent study conducted by Cornell University and published in the journal Nutrients found that pistachios are very high in antioxidants. Check out the graph below to see how pistachios compare to your favorite high-antioxidant foods.

 
     
   
   

Pistachios contain all nine essential amino acids and are one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein.

   
 

Pistachios are the perfect protein to include in a plant-based diet – whether as a snack or as part of a main meal. For recipe inspiration, click here or visit americanpistachios.org.

 
   
     
   
 

More than 45 different studies support the health benefits of pistachios, from heart and eye health to blood sugar and weight management. Check out the wealth of pistachio health benefits here.

 
     
   
     
     
   
   
 

Tell your story and receive a pound of pistachios! Share your story on how pistachios have improved your health and if we use your story in Nutrition Unshelled, we’ll send you a pound of pistachios! Email your story and contact information to info@americanpistachios.org

 
   
  American Pistachio Growers,
a non-profit voluntary agricultural trade association representing
800 pistachio farmers in California, Arizona and New Mexico.
 
     
 
 
     
 
For more information on pistachio research and delicious recipes, visit www.AmericanPistachios.org