Pistachios? Who Knew?

 Maybe I am the last to know. Pistachios have the lowest calorie count of all tree nuts. More info about tree nuts at a later date... These tasty delights are full of fiber, antioxidants and lots of other beneficial nutrients. If you need to know about those nutrients, see exactly what your getting yourself into at http://www.livestrong.com/article/32546-pistachio-nuts-nutrition/#ixzz10r0PMHpd

 

FUN FACT :So why were pistachios dyed in red? Originally to hide the stains on the shell that were caused by being picked by hand.

 

One serving is about 49 kernels, which has about 170 calories. I love pistachios and have a hard time managing them. In other words, I have a tendency to eat too many, so I put them in a snack bag, take what I need and leave the rest in a safe location.