Want to keep your heart healthy? Eat pistachios! There is growing evidence that shows a diet that includes tree nuts, such as pistachios, is associated with a healthy ticker.

Want some proof?

Pistachios are included in the FDA's qualified health claim, which states:

"Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. [See nutrition information for fat content.]”

A is for Arginine!

Did you know that crunchy, delicious pistachios are known for nutrients like arginine? This amino acid plays an important role in the cardiovascular system. 

Phyto-what?

Everybody’s talking about cholesterol. Well, pistachios can help you with that, too. Thanks to something called phytosterols (pistachios have in spades) which actually compete with cholesterol from the diet for absorption.

Good Fats

We all need some fat in our diet. Fat adds flavor and helps us feel full longer. The trick is to choose foods that contain good fats (unsaturated) as opposed to bad fats (saturated). Pistachios are a great choice of snack because they contain almost 90% unsaturated fat, i.e. the good stuff. So the next time you consider ordering french fries, choose a healthier, crunchier snack of pistachios instead.

Antioxidant Power

Oxidation is a process that creates free radicals in the body, which can be harmful to your cells. Pistachios offer many different antioxidants including lutein, beta-carotene, and gamma-tocopherol, which can help to support the heart and the body from oxidation.