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PISTACHIO   HEALTH


Nutrition and Research

Research

Press Releases

July 26, 2010: Pistachios Make Other Nuts Green with Envy

May 19 2010: Manage Your Weight with the Pistachio Principle

January 2010: Pistachios lower blood sugar levels and reduce hunger stimulating hormones according to a study conducted by the University of Toronto. Healthy snacks like pistachios can help control diabetes in a country like India where 40 million people suffer from the disease.

January 2010: Eating pistachios has proven to have heart health benefits and now new research from Texas Woman's University - Houston Center indicates that a diet incorporating a daily dose of pistachios may also help reduce the risk of lung and other types of cancers.

December 2009: Released in 2009 by the Department of Science and Technology-Ministry of Science and Technology, Diabetes Foundation (India) and National Foundation of Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Disorders, the Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Living for Indians recommend pistachios to maintain healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

December 2008: Avoid Calories this Festive Season With Deliciously Healthy California Pistachios

December 2008: Fool Yourself Thin This Holiday: Diet Without Restriction Using the "Pistachio Principle"

August 2008:Paramount Farms to Conduct Research in India on Heart-Health Benefits of Pistachios

February 2008:Cracking Open a Handful of Pistachios Releases Numerous Heart Health Benefits

June 2007: A Daily Dose Of Pistachios Offers Potential Heart Health Benefits, Study Finds

April 2007: Pistachios Lower Cholesterol, Provide Antioxidants Pennsylvania State University, Department of Nutrition and Sciences

Research Papers

June 2007: Nutritional Summary on the Health Benefits of Pistachios

April 2007: Pistachios May Calm Acute Stress Reaction. Pennsylvania State University, Department of Nutrition and Sciences.

March 2007: Pistachio HDL Study

Research Presentations

June 2007: The Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Pistachios, Sarah K. Gebauer, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Nutrition and Sciences. (PDF)

Nutrition

eNewsletters

Go Pistachio! Nutrition News – July 2009

Go Pistachio! Nutrition News – April 2009

Go Pistachio! Nutrition News – February 2009

Go Pistachio! Nutrition News – December 2008

Papers and Releases

December 2008: The Pistachio Principle or "How to Fool Yourself Thin"

June 2007: Pistachios Are Heart Healthy

June 2007: Pistachios Help With Weight Management

June 2007: Pistachios Are Nutrient Dense

Top 10 Reasons Why Pistachios Make a Better Snack Choice

Nutrition Fact Sheet

You probably already know that pistachios are delicious and fun to eat, but did you know that pistachios are also good for you?

Pistachios are a satisfying snack choice, packed with nutrition, fibre and vitamins. Click on an article to the right to learn more about the health benefits of pistachios.

Pistachio Nutrition Value and Calories