Nut
Pistachio
A small green tree nut rich in healthy fats, fiber, and potassium that may help support a healthy heart and steady blood pressure.
🌱 What it is
Pistachios are the seeds of a small tree that grows well in dry, sunny climates. Each nut hides inside a hard shell that splits open when ripe, revealing a green-and-purple kernel with a rich, slightly sweet flavor.
✨ How it may help
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels because of their unsaturated fats and fiber
- May help support steady blood pressure thanks to their potassium content
- Traditionally used to support lasting energy as a wholesome snack between meals
- May help support healthy digestion with their fiber content
🥄 How to use it
Enjoy a small handful as a snack, sprinkle chopped pistachios over salads and oats, or stir them into wholesome dishes for crunch and color.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 oz (28 g, about 49 kernels) · about 159 calories
- Protein 5.7 g
- Fiber 2.9 g
- Potassium 291 mg
- Unsaturated fat 11 g
- Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Pistachios are a tree nut, so anyone with a nut allergy must avoid them entirely. Choose unsalted pistachios and keep to a small handful, since nuts are rich and calorie-dense.
🍃 A note from nature
Pistachio trees can live and bear fruit for centuries, quietly thriving in dry soil where little else grows - a picture of steady provision even in hard ground.