Nov
03
2009
Win a Year’s Worth of Pistachios!
Hi, guys! I had an early NuVal meeting this morning, so I prepared this post last night.
Here’s your chance to win a year’s worth of pistachios from Wonderful Pistachios!!!
To enter: Read some of the fun facts about the health benefits of pistachios on the Pistachio Health website and leave a comment on this post about your favorite fact.
At tonight’s dinner post, I will use the Random Integer Generator to pick a winner, who will receive year’s worth of Wonderful Pistachios! Holy pistachios! 
See ya for lunch!
Erin — November 3, 2009 @ 6:41 am
They have more antioxidants than green tea and they are yummy!
Lara (Thinspired) — November 3, 2009 @ 6:48 am
Ooooh, me! Me! I love pistachios! What an awesome giveaway
K8 — November 3, 2009 @ 6:48 am
related to mangoes! who knew!
Jeannie — November 3, 2009 @ 6:54 am
No trans fats in these little beauties.
Another unpublished fun fact is that they are my favorite and I was turned onto them by my 5 year old nephew that asked for a bag of them over candy one Halloween many years ago.
Lesley Living Life — November 3, 2009 @ 6:56 am
Sounds good to me …. I love those healthy fats! : )
greenbean — November 3, 2009 @ 7:00 am
i see they have more antioxidants than green tea. i never knew that.
Valentina — November 3, 2009 @ 7:01 am
You would have to eat three plums to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios…that is a lot of plum and not a lot of pistachio. Good bang for your buck.
Mary — November 3, 2009 @ 7:15 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea.
Diana — November 3, 2009 @ 7:17 am
Huh, there’s appetite suppressing compound in monounsaturated fat? Who knew?
DebinHawaii — November 3, 2009 @ 7:19 am
I love my antioxidants so… “Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.”
GREAT GIVEAWAY!
Angela — November 3, 2009 @ 7:22 am
Pistachios are great for added fiber and antioxidants. Who doesn’t love getting all that in a tasty little nut?
Erica — November 3, 2009 @ 7:24 am
Ok- so we are HUGE pistachio lovers in my house. This would be a great contest for us/me to win! This is my favorite fact:
“An old folk remedy, pistachios were once thought to cure ailments such as toothaches and sclerosis of the liver.”
Can you email me your address when you get a minute? I don’t think I have your new one
Erica — November 3, 2009 @ 7:28 am
A serving of pistachio’s have almost the same amount of potassium as half a large banana. Great alternative means of getting your potassium serving! I looooove pistachios.
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet — November 3, 2009 @ 7:30 am
I LOVE pistachios! What a great giveaway! My favorite fact is that pistachios have more antioxidants per serving then green tea! Seriously? So a glass of fresh brewed iced green tea and a serving of pistachios and you’re good to go!
meg c — November 3, 2009 @ 7:32 am
Didn’t know they had so much fiber!
Victoria — November 3, 2009 @ 7:35 am
I didn’t know they have a compound that could act as an appetite suppressant. Perhaps I should be snacking on these regularly!
Tatum — November 3, 2009 @ 7:37 am
They are one of the oldest nuts, old enough to be one of 2 mentioned in the bible. and still yummy.
Emma — November 3, 2009 @ 7:38 am
I had no idea pistachios had so many antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats – what a nutritionally amazing food!
Katherine (blissful-body) — November 3, 2009 @ 7:43 am
i love that pistachios have phytosterols that fight cholesterol! even though i am an uber healthy eater my mom has high cholesterol – it runs in my family, so i am always keeping an eye out for foods that can help out!
Tina — November 3, 2009 @ 7:46 am
More antioxidants than green tea? Wow I never knew!!
Sooo yummy!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — November 3, 2009 @ 7:47 am
Fiber, baby! I love ‘em!!!
Michal — November 3, 2009 @ 7:48 am
“Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.”
I never knew that, I just figured that they were healthy like every other nut!
sirenjess — November 3, 2009 @ 7:50 am
I love pistachios. I didn’t know that they had so much fiber and that it can help fight cholesterol.
Lainie — November 3, 2009 @ 7:55 am
Pistachios and mangoes are related? COOL!! Yummy, I love pistachios!
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 7:55 am
In China, they are known as the “happy nut!” How awesome!
Melissa — November 3, 2009 @ 7:56 am
Hey Tina! Thanks for the giveaway, how fun! I love pistachios!
The fact that I found most interesting was there’s an appetite suppressant found in the monounsaturated fat that makes up 55% of the fat in pistachios! How cool is that?
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 7:58 am
Pisatachios are my favorite nut! But I never realized that the fiber content was so impressive! Good to know.
Thanks Tina!
Jennifer — November 3, 2009 @ 7:58 am
Pistachios have that many antioxidants?…Wow I never knew that! Thats good to know because I love pistachios!
Linda — November 3, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Pistachios have more than 10 different antioxidants! Wow! I knew there was a reason I liked them.
Jess — November 3, 2009 @ 8:00 am
mmm Pistachios. How cool is the Potassium fact? I like to run but hate bananas (mushy texture not the flavor) with a supply of pistachios I can stave off shin splints.
maria — November 3, 2009 @ 8:01 am
Trans-fat free? YES PLEASE. Pistachios have a lot of cool nutrition facts, but I really love that one!
Lynna — November 3, 2009 @ 8:01 am
Oh, I seriously need to win these pistachios…my favorite fact was the nut’s potassium potential. YES!
SallyAnn — November 3, 2009 @ 8:06 am
Wow, I had no idea that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. I cannot make myself drink green tea, but I sure do love pistachios! Good to know!
Megan — November 3, 2009 @ 8:06 am
I like that they help fight cholesterol!!!
Pam (Pamcakes and Eggs) — November 3, 2009 @ 8:06 am
Antioxidants + appetite suppressant plus they remind me of Christmas! mmmhmm
Kathleen — November 3, 2009 @ 8:07 am
SO GOOD! They have a ton of antioxidants, which I did not even know about!
kate — November 3, 2009 @ 8:07 am
Pistachios as an appetite suppressant? Yes please!
Dani @ WRW — November 3, 2009 @ 8:07 am
I’ve been on such a pistachio kick lately! Mmmmm …
QUOTE: “Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.”
I also was thrilled about the potassium fact. ThI tend to get leg cramps (charlie horse … whatever!) and always eat bananas (not a fan!) for them!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway. =)
Kristin — November 3, 2009 @ 8:09 am
More potassium than half of a banana? Good b/c I don’t really like bananas!
michelle c. — November 3, 2009 @ 8:09 am
I love the potassium fact! Its awesome to find new ways to get the nutrition you need!
Kristie Lynn — November 3, 2009 @ 8:10 am
I didn’t know their green color was from lutein – and I am a fan of reducing my risk of blindness as I get older so I’m all over that
Chelsea — November 3, 2009 @ 8:13 am
No trans fat and trail mix on the wagon train?? Hook a girl up!
coco — November 3, 2009 @ 8:13 am
oh no! are these pistachos that we tried in POM tour? those are fantastic!!! I love love it!!!
they’re tasty, crunchy and tons of antioxidants!
Lizzy — November 3, 2009 @ 8:14 am
i never new that pistachios had 3 grams of fiber per serving! What a great snack to fill up on when hunger strikes at school or work!
Megan — November 3, 2009 @ 8:15 am
I had no idea they contained so much potassium! Suprising and delicious!
Lisa — November 3, 2009 @ 8:15 am
My very favorite nut!
Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.
Amanda M — November 3, 2009 @ 8:17 am
more antioxidants than green tea…wow!
Elizabeth — November 3, 2009 @ 8:17 am
pistachios rock! high in antioxidents, potassium and fiber! plus its fun/takes time to shell them!
Erika — November 3, 2009 @ 8:18 am
One serving has more antioxidents than green tea! How cool!!
Plus I <3 Pistachios, I'd love to make my own Pistachio Butter!
kristin — November 3, 2009 @ 8:18 am
what a fun giveaway! NO TRANS FAT!! That’s my favorite fact
Emily B — November 3, 2009 @ 8:19 am
You would have to eat three plums to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios. Now that’s craziness. And if you have the ones with shells, it takes longer to eat…can’t just eat them by the handfull.
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 8:21 am
No Trans Fat, and they taste fantastic??! SIGN ME UP!
Natalie — November 3, 2009 @ 8:24 am
Quote: The Skinny on Fat
An appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat.
….Which means WOMEN IT IS OKAY TO EAT FAT IN YOUR DIET…… it will actually suppress your appetite to where you are not hungry anyway!!
Colleen S — November 3, 2009 @ 8:27 am
I love pistachios! I had no idea that they contained such a high amount of antioxidents. Very good to know!
Cathy — November 3, 2009 @ 8:27 am
I’m most impressed by the antioxidants present in pistachios. More than green tea (which I hate) and 10 different ones! Very nice!
Linda — November 3, 2009 @ 8:27 am
so many facts it’s hard to choose!
I like that they are an appetite suppressant!
and that the Queen of Sheba used to hoarde them!
and they are related to mangoes!
and they are a happy nut!
Maureen — November 3, 2009 @ 8:30 am
pistachios are related to the mango, who knew!?
Teagn — November 3, 2009 @ 8:31 am
More antioxidants than green tea! Who knew!
Ann — November 3, 2009 @ 8:32 am
I was surprised they have more antioxidants than green tea.
Jill — November 3, 2009 @ 8:32 am
Well, being that I am drinking green tea right now and I thought it was the king of all kinds when it came to the most antioxidants, I would have to say that the fact that pistachios beat out green tea in this category was pretty crazy!
Melissa — November 3, 2009 @ 8:32 am
I love that they are the smiling nut! How cute is that?! Pistachios are so super yummy & addictive! I’m glad they’re good for me!
Maria Ann — November 3, 2009 @ 8:33 am
i love that they have fiber and are full of antioxidants! pretty powerful for being so little
Kel — November 3, 2009 @ 8:33 am
3 grams of fiber per serving sounds like they are a winner to me!
Danielle J — November 3, 2009 @ 8:35 am
they’re related to mangoes? who would’ve thunk it
Liz — November 3, 2009 @ 8:36 am
more antioxidants than green tea!
Tammy — November 3, 2009 @ 8:37 am
I never knew about their potassium content!~~ I may just sub the post workout banana with a handful of these!
Emily @ The Experimentarian — November 3, 2009 @ 8:37 am
Yay! I’m finally in time to comment on one of your giveaways! I never knew that pistachios had more wntioxidants than green teat–I drink like 4 cups a day, so that’s good news! I also loved that they have losts of fiber–who knew?
Maya — November 3, 2009 @ 8:39 am
Pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea! How awesome!
Lisa — November 3, 2009 @ 8:39 am
I love that Pistachios are the oldest flowering nut tree and that humans have been eating them for 9000 years!
Marisa (Trim The Fat) — November 3, 2009 @ 8:40 am
Love the 3 grams of fiber per serving! Never knew that!
Kate — November 3, 2009 @ 8:42 am
As much fiber as 3 plums? Holy moly!
Molly @thevegandorm — November 3, 2009 @ 8:42 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
i drink green tea every morning for its antioxidant benefits – i had no idea pistachios were high in them as well!
ErinS — November 3, 2009 @ 8:42 am
I like that pistachios were once thought to cure toothaches.
homecookedem — November 3, 2009 @ 8:43 am
I love pistachios!!
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
Kerry — November 3, 2009 @ 8:44 am
An appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat.
great giveaway!
Kimberlee — November 3, 2009 @ 8:44 am
Love the fact on monounsaturated fat!! I love pistachios so this was great to know!
Carly — November 3, 2009 @ 8:45 am
I love how much fiber pistachios have, who knew, more fiber than 3 plums! Plus, they taste fantastic and are great in cooking, or just as they are!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 8:47 am
I had NO idea that pistachios have so much potassium!! My doctor wants me to include more potassium into my diet, but I’m not a huge fan of bananas!! One years worth of pistachios? I’m in!!
Karissa — November 3, 2009 @ 8:48 am
Love the fact that pistachios have more fiber than 3 plums!
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 8:49 am
Pistachios are related to mango fruit.
Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats) — November 3, 2009 @ 8:51 am
woo hoo, love pistachios.. pretty sweet giveaway! My fav fact is that they are full of fiber!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Love them. We used to get them for Christmas in our stockings!
Lori (Finding Radiance) — November 3, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Pistachios are a great source of potassium! I love any kind of nuts and especially pistachios and cashews
Jillian — November 3, 2009 @ 8:52 am
I love the high fiber content! I am always trying to find more (delicious) ways to consume more fiber.
Mel — November 3, 2009 @ 8:53 am
More antioxidants than green tea and fiber — pass me some of those nuts!
Lindsay — November 3, 2009 @ 8:53 am
I had no idea pistahios have more antioxidants than green tea and 10 different types of antioxidants to boot. Way to go pistachios!
Marina — November 3, 2009 @ 8:54 am
wow, more antioxidants then green tea! Love them even more
Paige — November 3, 2009 @ 8:54 am
I cannot believe that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea! That is really something! Pistachios are one of my favorite foods. My sister and I would always get a large bag of pistachios in our stockings at Christmas. Because they were expensive, we didn’t get them often; so pistachios always remind me of a special Christmas treat!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kara — November 3, 2009 @ 8:54 am
Awesome give away! I love that pistachios are yummy
I thought it was interesting that they are one of the oldest flowering tree nuts and that they have more antioxidants than green tea!
Freckles — November 3, 2009 @ 8:54 am
Thank you for another cool giveaway! I was surprised to know that pistachios and mangos are cousins!
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 8:57 am
Pistachios have no trans fat. Great giveaway!
Marie — November 3, 2009 @ 8:57 am
I found it interesting that pistachios are an ancient nut (“According to Moslem legend, the pistachio nut was one of the foods brought to Earth by Adam”). Also that the origin of the name is Greek.
CJ — November 3, 2009 @ 8:58 am
I love that they are referred to as the smiling nut!!
Alicia — November 3, 2009 @ 8:58 am
My dad has been dealing with diverticulitis issues for about 8 months and has cut all nuts from his diet, but still on the search for fiber. I’ll have to tell him that a “serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. That’s more than most other snack nuts and more than many types of whole fruit.” Do they make creamy pistachio butter?
Shana — November 3, 2009 @ 8:59 am
I think its awesome that they have cholesterol lowering properties! No idea, and something I am always conscious of after my Mom was found to have high cholesterol. She has been a vegetarian for ten years and is super healthy, but with some additional diet changes she was able to see a major drop in her cholesterol level in just a year with no drugs.
jodie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:00 am
They have more potassium than any other nut, and one serve gives more than half a large banana – total bonus for non-banana eaters like me!!
What a fabulous giveaway!!!
Allie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:01 am
I love that they put green tea in the dust antioxidant-wise. I’ve never like green tea and pistachios are green, crunchy, nutty, goodness
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amanda @ fake ginger — November 3, 2009 @ 9:03 am
I think it’s awesome that they have so much potassium. I’ve struggled with keeping down vitamins since getting pregnant so I need all the potassium I can get to help with the aches and cramps of pregnancy.
stefania — November 3, 2009 @ 9:03 am
“Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.” Love that statement!
Catherine — November 3, 2009 @ 9:05 am
I love that a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half a banana. Definitely did not know that!
Jessica H. — November 3, 2009 @ 9:06 am
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut!
Olga @ Healthing It — November 3, 2009 @ 9:06 am
More antioxidants than green tea?! I thought only “super foods” like acai berries had that!
Liz — November 3, 2009 @ 9:06 am
I like that they are high in antioxidants.
Kat — November 3, 2009 @ 9:07 am
Pistachios have a high level of antioxidants (more than green tea) and, in my opinion, yummier than green tea as well!
Abbey — November 3, 2009 @ 9:09 am
I loved hearing that they are the original prehistoric snack. If we’ve been eating them for 9,000 years, it must be worth it!
Kathryn — November 3, 2009 @ 9:11 am
high in fiber, low in fat, great source of nutrients…..MAJOR YUM!!!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — November 3, 2009 @ 9:11 am
I had no clue they were so high in antioxidants. I did, however, know that they are freaking tasty!
Maggie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:12 am
More antioxidants than green tea? Awesome!
Allison — November 3, 2009 @ 9:13 am
They are related to mangoes?! No wonder they are so yummy!
Shannon — November 3, 2009 @ 9:14 am
I had no idea that they were – The Skinny on Fat
An appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat. WOW! YEAH Pistachios!
Inna — November 3, 2009 @ 9:14 am
i had no idea pistachios had so much fiber. love that! and basically just love them all around
thanks for the giveaway!
Deb — November 3, 2009 @ 9:16 am
I didn’t know that the male/female pollination is done by the wind in California. Also I think it’s cool that the nuts never touch the ground when they are harvested!
Leigh — November 3, 2009 @ 9:17 am
They are packed with antioxidants. Who knew?!
Amy — November 3, 2009 @ 9:22 am
Just found out that the green color in pistachios comes is from lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults!!! Awesome!
Paige@ Running Around Normal — November 3, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea?! Wow! They are one of my favorite nuts, too.
Have a good meeting!
Christina — November 3, 2009 @ 9:23 am
I didn’t know that “Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.” cool!!
jean — November 3, 2009 @ 9:23 am
I did not know these were such powerhouses!
I always thought of pistachios as a treat or more of a “fun nut”.
I love that they are good for the eyes and help protect against blindness. My husband was born with cataracts so I love feeding him foods that are good for the eyes to keep his peepers healthy!
Gabriela — November 3, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Since both my mom and I love pistachio ice cream, I was interested to found out that it was invented by a fellow Philadelphian!
Sammie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I always forget about pistachios when I buying nuts. My sister eats them everyday (she is allergic to most nuts but not these little green guys). Thanks for bringing them to my attention – the nutrition facts really are stellar. I am going to go and get myself some ASAP.
Enjoy your day Tina. By the way, I love all the pics of Murphy – he is such a cutie pie.
Shannon — November 3, 2009 @ 9:24 am
oh my gosh, what an amazing giveaway!! i had no idea pistachios have more antioxidants than the green tea i often drink–maybe i should switch
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 9:25 am
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut and more potassium than half a large banana! Who knew?
CaSaundra — November 3, 2009 @ 9:26 am
Love that they are pumped full of fiber!
Morgan — November 3, 2009 @ 9:27 am
I love that pistachios are an old folk remedy to cure things like toothaches. I love learning history of foods I enjoy!
Michaela — November 3, 2009 @ 9:27 am
The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults. I need all the help I can get in the vision department!
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:28 am
I’m psyched about the monosaturated fat!
Lisa — November 3, 2009 @ 9:28 am
That they contain more cholesterol-fighting phytosterols than any other nut…awesome (and exciting) piece of advice for people with high cholesterol!!!!
Jaclyn — November 3, 2009 @ 9:28 am
Yummy giveaway, I love pistachios! I had no idea they had more antioxidants that green tea! Makes me reconsider my cups of tea in the morning, instead I could have a handful of nuts!
Mellissa — November 3, 2009 @ 9:28 am
I did not know that had so much potassium, very interesting!
Lee — November 3, 2009 @ 9:29 am
They have more antioxidants than green tea. Which is great, because I don’t like green tea.
Kimberly Lee — November 3, 2009 @ 9:29 am
This is a fantastic giveaway. I was quite suprised by this fact: A serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. That’s more than most other snack nuts and more than many types of whole fruit. I had no idea.
Mary — November 3, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Pistachios are mentioned in the Bible! Very cool.
jenna — November 3, 2009 @ 9:30 am
ANTIOXIDANTS!! I love pistachios they are soooooo good! my favorite nut!
keilah — November 3, 2009 @ 9:31 am
I love that they have more antioxidants than green tea because I don’t like green tea…I would MUCH rather eat pistachios!
Meghan — November 3, 2009 @ 9:31 am
“Pistachios are related to the mango fruit and the spice sumac.”….. No Way!!
Chris — November 3, 2009 @ 9:32 am
3 grams of fiber! WooHoo! I love my fiber!!
kendall — November 3, 2009 @ 9:34 am
i didn’t know their fiber content was so impressive!
Lisa L — November 3, 2009 @ 9:35 am
More potassium than a nanner?! wow. A years worth would be great, sadly my husband would probably finish them all in one sitting. He’s addicted.
laura — November 3, 2009 @ 9:35 am
I love those healthy fats
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:36 am
I love the fact that people have been eating them for 9,000 years including royalty, but they’ve only been an industry in the United States in 1976. They are certainly very popular now! I knew they were healthy, but it’s great to see all of the specific nutritional benefits.
Mariel — November 3, 2009 @ 9:36 am
They are related to mangoes?!
Taylor — November 3, 2009 @ 9:38 am
i can’t believe a serving has more fiber than 3 plums!
Elizabeth — November 3, 2009 @ 9:38 am
I think the fact they help prevent the common form of blindness in adults is awesome.
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full — November 3, 2009 @ 9:41 am
I didn’t know that Pistachios offer more cholesterol fighting phytosterols than any other nut!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.
Dawn — November 3, 2009 @ 9:41 am
I love it that they have more than 10 different antioxidants.
Melissa — November 3, 2009 @ 9:42 am
Wow, such a historical food! I had no idea how much potassium pistachios contained, so cool!
Allison — November 3, 2009 @ 9:42 am
I tend to overlook pistachios, but now that I know about their fiber content, I will definitely pick them up! They’re delicious!
Jess (A Fete For Food) — November 3, 2009 @ 9:43 am
I like their nickname “happy nut”. Maybe I should change my name to Pistachio!
Have a great day!
Meg — November 3, 2009 @ 9:45 am
I love the large amount of fibre and the monounsaturated fats in them.. plus they’re super tasty and addicting.. now I won’t feel so bad the next time I can’t keep my hand out of the pistachio jar!
Paige — November 3, 2009 @ 9:45 am
I LOVE pistachios! My favorite fact is definitely the one about the Queen of Sheba demanding the entire region’s harvest be set aside for her – DIVA!
Janelle — November 3, 2009 @ 9:46 am
I’m all about the fiber and antioxidants – go Pistachios!
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I always wondered why pistachios were dyed red. It was neat to learn that they were dyed red in America to hide shell imperfections and stand out in vending machines. Who would’ve thought?
Danielle — November 3, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I had no idea that pistachios contain 10 antioxidants!!
Pam — November 3, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I love pistachios too!
This is my fun fact:
Fun Facts: Good For You. The Skinny on Fat
An appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat.
Enjoy…great giveaway!
Jessica — November 3, 2009 @ 9:48 am
You would have to eat three plums (that’s a lot of plums) to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios.
Cait (Cait's Plate) — November 3, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea!? I NEVER KNEW THAT!
Stacy (Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri) — November 3, 2009 @ 9:48 am
I LOVE that mangoes are related to pistachios! That is AWESOME because they are both a pain in the butt to eat. : )
Sarah R — November 3, 2009 @ 9:53 am
Wow! We love pistachios. I thought that it was interesting that per serving pistachios have more antioxidants that a cup of green tea. Pretty cool!
Colleen — November 3, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Pistachios grow in heavy grape-like clusters surrounded by a fleshy hull. When they ripen in late summer or early autumn, the pistachio kernel fills inside the shell so vigorously that it splits the shell. Sounds like popcorn!
Stephanie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:55 am
I thought the fact about the amount of fiber in pistachios was interesting– I never knew!
I also just thought the Queen of Sheba fact was funny
Alycia — November 3, 2009 @ 9:55 am
I liked this fact: “A serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. That’s more than most other snack nuts and more than many types of whole fruit.” Sounds good to me! =)
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 9:55 am
I had no idea that pistachios had more potassium than half a banana. Interesting!!
Kevin — November 3, 2009 @ 9:56 am
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11).
Veggie Booty — November 3, 2009 @ 9:56 am
My favorite is definitely that it’s called the “smiling nut” in Iran and the “happy nut” in China. My hubby would certainly be a “happy nut” if I won! (Haha)
Sara — November 3, 2009 @ 9:57 am
I like that pistachios are high in fiber!
Christine — November 3, 2009 @ 9:58 am
that is a LOT of pistachios!!! I can’t believe they have more fiber then THREE plums!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 9:58 am
As hard as I try, I cant bring myself to like the taste of green tea. It was nice to see that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea! Thanks!
Jamie — November 3, 2009 @ 9:58 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea, i never knew!!
aimee — November 3, 2009 @ 9:59 am
I had no idea that they were related to the mango fruit!
heatherfeather — November 3, 2009 @ 9:59 am
oooh that extra potassium will help keep charlie horses away– those are the worst!!! go pistachios!
Marlow — November 3, 2009 @ 10:00 am
The same amount of fiber as three plums!!! That’s amazing.
celiz — November 3, 2009 @ 10:00 am
How cute! Pistachios and Mangos are cousins!
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
Tracy — November 3, 2009 @ 10:01 am
My husband eats pistachios every night religiously…..ironically they are one of two nuts mentioned in the bible…..I liked that fact!!
Candi — November 3, 2009 @ 10:02 am
I always thought pistachios were cracked by man or machine, I never realized it was a natural occurence.
Becky — November 3, 2009 @ 10:02 am
Love this!
“In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, it’s called the “happy nut.” “
Kelly D — November 3, 2009 @ 10:02 am
Pistachios are packed with potassium! I didn’t know that!
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 10:02 am
I would have never guessed that pistachios are related to the mango!
Emmalinda — November 3, 2009 @ 10:03 am
I had no idea pistachios were high in B vitamins.
I’m always interested in growth/harvesting as well–so it was interesting to know that pistachios require 1000 hours of temperatures below 45 degrees for a good harvest.
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Pistachios are related to the mango tree..cool! There are so many factoids on this web site that it’s almost impossible to pick my favorite but I like that it was one of the first “trail mixes”!
Olivia — November 3, 2009 @ 10:04 am
fiber and healthy fats
Kelsey — November 3, 2009 @ 10:05 am
pistachios have the same amount of protien as almonds, 6 grams!!!
Danielle N. — November 3, 2009 @ 10:05 am
Potassium, anitoxidants, AND they smile! What more could you ask for from a nut?! Actually I would prefer if they weren’t so addicting!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 10:06 am
Here’s my fun fact: Pistachios grow in heavy grape-like clusters surrounded by a fleshy hull. When they ripen in late summer or early autumn, the pistachio kernel fills inside the shell so vigorously that it splits the shell.
who knew!
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 10:06 am
My fav (unknown fact to me!)
Pistachios = Potassium Power
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
Leigh — November 3, 2009 @ 10:06 am
Love that my favorite gelato flavor, topping for oatmeal and crust for chicken or fish has lutein, healthy fats, potassium and antioxidants!
Whitney — November 3, 2009 @ 10:07 am
I love pistachios! But I had no idea they contained fiber!
Leah @ L4L — November 3, 2009 @ 10:08 am
I thought it was interesting that Pistachios have more fiber than a lot of whole fruits! I’m just Nuts Over Fiber!
diana(mymarblerye) — November 3, 2009 @ 10:08 am
I actually bought these at…BED BATH AND BEYOND. Heheh. They are such salty goodness.
*Andrea* — November 3, 2009 @ 10:08 am
i loooooooooove pistachios!!!my grandparents used to always keep a big bowl of them out at holidays which i munched on before dinner
my fav fact is about the green color being a prevention for blindness! never knew that!
Elisa — November 3, 2009 @ 10:09 am
More antioxidants than green tea!!!! WOW
Lexi — November 3, 2009 @ 10:09 am
I did not know they have nearly 12% of the fiber you need in a day in one serving!
hemp jogger — November 3, 2009 @ 10:09 am
more antioxidants than green tea? thank goodness…bc i hate green tea (and i know its sooo good for you, but blech!). love nuts!
Emily G — November 3, 2009 @ 10:10 am
I had noooo idea how much antioxidant power they had! They seem to be like the super nut that doesn’t get as much credit!
Peter Friedman — November 3, 2009 @ 10:10 am
“Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.”
Ah ha! People were eating these luscious treats even before I discovered them in my mother’s cupboard.
Carolyn — November 3, 2009 @ 10:10 am
I love pistachios in everything! Didn’t know they had more antioxidants than green tea and they are delicious and my favorite color!!
I wonder if pistachio ice cream has the same health benefits somewhere in there…
Food Makes Fun Fuel — November 3, 2009 @ 10:12 am
I learned that the green color is from lutein
Annalisa — November 3, 2009 @ 10:12 am
The antioxidants (which is assumed to be good for reducing H1N1 risks)
kim — November 3, 2009 @ 10:13 am
I love the antioxidant power (more than green tea) and pistachios are more portable than green tea!
Barb — November 3, 2009 @ 10:14 am
antioxidants & fiber & they taste great!
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:14 am
I never knew much about pistachios before and I can’t believe they have more antioxidants than green tea and more potassium than a banana??!? Who knew??
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 10:14 am
I LOVE pistachios, especially because of the potassium factor!
Jenny — November 3, 2009 @ 10:15 am
Really … they have more antioxidants than green tea?
Susan Grundman — November 3, 2009 @ 10:15 am
Had no idea they were so good at lowering cholesterol. We love them in our house!!
Rachel in NC — November 3, 2009 @ 10:15 am
I thought this one was fun: According to legend, pistachios were featured in the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon, built about 700 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar for his wife Amytis.
Allison — November 3, 2009 @ 10:15 am
I didn’t realize they are so full of antioxidants! I love pistachios.
SarahD — November 3, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Oh man, I love pistachios! This was my favorite fact, probably because I have bad eyesight as it is.
“The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults.”
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 10:17 am
Wow, I didn’t know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana! That is great news
Thanks!
Jennifer — November 3, 2009 @ 10:17 am
I’m amazed that they have more antioxidants than green tea. Growing up, we’d always buy my Dad a big sack of pistachios for Christmas and then proceed to eat most of the bag! Poor guy, he needs some replacement pistachios for all the times we took his.
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 10:18 am
I like the fact about the green color from lutien. I didn’t know they were good for your eyes! Don’t you hate it when you get an un-opened shell?
Caitie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea?! I never knew that! I never knew that they had antioxidants at all! This would be such an awesome prize, I have this great recipe for pistachio lemon brussel sprouts which I’m planning on making for Thanksgiving!
Denise — November 3, 2009 @ 10:20 am
I love the fact that they are so full of fiber. I have a hard time getting all of that in! I also love the fact that nut eaters have lower body fat. I need to start eating more nuts!
Kate — November 3, 2009 @ 10:20 am
I learned about their potassium content! I always try to get a lot of potassium because I get leg cramps if I don’t! I have been dying to try pistachios, I never have!
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 10:20 am
I learned that they used to dye them red to make them stand out in vending machines and hide shell imperfections…I prefer to eat mine au naturel – no color added!
Jenny — November 3, 2009 @ 10:21 am
a years worth of pistachios!? *swoon* I love me some healthy fats
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andrea — November 3, 2009 @ 10:22 am
I did no know that they help fight cholesterol, good to know because I have high cholesterol, and I LOVE pistachios!
Kath’s website has a fabulous recipe for goat cheese and pistachio chicken, mmmm.
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:24 am
I learned that pistachios have more potassium than any other nut! I’m amazed at all the other health benefits as well!
Martin — November 3, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Surprised a serving of pistachios has more potassium than a large banana. Not just a regular-sized banana. A Large one. I hope a serving isn’t like 50.
Nicole — November 3, 2009 @ 10:27 am
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea
Wow that is pretty amazing. And they happen to be my favorite nut, next to the pecan!
Amy — November 3, 2009 @ 10:30 am
Pistachios are by FAR my favorite nut! So, I never really thought about what their health benefits were, I just ate them because I enjoyed them. But… now that I find out that they have a bunch of a potassium in them, I’m extra stoked, because I take medication for hypertension daily and I’m urged to eat foods with extra potassium, so now I can add pistachios to my breakfast routine (I get bored of a banana or orange juice every day)!
Evelyn — November 3, 2009 @ 10:31 am
There’s an appetite suppressing compound in monounsaturated fat – I never knew that!
GRRRREAT giveaway! i hope i win
Caitlin — November 3, 2009 @ 10:31 am
I didn’t realize they had more antioxidants than green tea!
Wow-my mom just loves pistachios..I would love for her to have a year’s worth of them!!
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 10:32 am
whaaa? they’re related to the mango fruit?? that’s so unexpected!!
Alyx — November 3, 2009 @ 10:32 am
more antioxidants than green tea?! sounds great to me… for some reason i cant get myself to drink green tea (i’m much more of a coffee girl!)
Cara (Cashews and Hummus) — November 3, 2009 @ 10:32 am
My favorite fact: “Going Green”; who knew they helped prevent blindness!
Laurie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Lots of antioxidants! my boyfriend is persian, they have the best pistachios in iran. yummy!
Micks — November 3, 2009 @ 10:33 am
I find it fascinating that Pistachios are related to Mangos! Can I have a year’s supply of both
ella — November 3, 2009 @ 10:36 am
I love me some antioxidants & fiber!
Brianne — November 3, 2009 @ 10:37 am
Because I find it hard to get enough potassium….
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
Erin — November 3, 2009 @ 10:38 am
My favorite fact is that a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana. That is fantastic news for this girl who DOES NOT like bananas in any capacity!
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 10:39 am
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
I try to eat a banana everyday b/c I cramp up a lot but now I see that I can just have some pistachios instead.
Lily — November 3, 2009 @ 10:39 am
I love how pistachios are the HAPPY NUT cause they smile at yah =)
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 10:41 am
I had no idea pistachios have more antioxidants than a cup of green tea! Crazy. Pistachios are so yummy, I would love to win some for a year
Michelle — November 3, 2009 @ 10:42 am
My favorite fact: Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases. Awesome!
I love pitachios and make sure that I always have some available for snacking since I know they are a smart choice!
Rory — November 3, 2009 @ 10:44 am
I love to chop them up and use them as a crust on chicken, yummmmy! Plus you have the great antioxidants (more than a cup of green tea), and the fiber too! Who knows how many things I could crust in pistachios if I win!?!
Ashton — November 3, 2009 @ 10:44 am
No trans fats in these little gems! Sign me up for more!
“As of 2006, food manufacturers are required to list trans fat on the nutrition label. Because oils are not used during roasting, pistachios are naturally trans fat-free.”
Stephanie (Surviving Chicago) — November 3, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Full of fiber, antioxidants and good fat that may suppress my appetite – count me in!!
Casie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.
Elina — November 3, 2009 @ 10:45 am
I’m obsessed with all nuts, pistachios included. This would be AWESOME to win!!
I like that they have more antioxidants than green tea. I had no idea. I guess it’s ok that I can eat a whole bag of them then… antioxidants all the way! hehe
Sue-Ellen — November 3, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I love that they are filled with antioxidants!
Maggi — November 3, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I love how they have more potassium than half a large banana! That’s good ‘cuz I must be only person on the planet that hates bananas… I think I’ll make me some pistachio butter!
Kate — November 3, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I like that is considered the “Happy Nut”!
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I learned that they are related to mangoes! that’s interesting
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I love that a serving of pistachios has almost the same amount of potassium as half of a large banana. Since I fail to eat too many bananas, but am a big fan of pistachios, this alternative source for potassium works perfectly for me! Thanks for the giveaway.
Cyndi — November 3, 2009 @ 10:50 am
I just recently discovered my love for pistachios — a year’s worth would be amazing!
Mary — November 3, 2009 @ 10:50 am
I love that these little nuts are filled with potassium and fiber.
Maria — November 3, 2009 @ 10:51 am
A great healthy snack! Love the good fats and fiber!
Tracy — November 3, 2009 @ 10:53 am
I had no idea that they had more antioxidants than green tea!
Becca — November 3, 2009 @ 10:55 am
Pistachios are my favorite nut! I also love the green color for baking and spicing up some plain-colored oatmeal and yogurt– who knew the color comes from lutein!
Krystle — November 3, 2009 @ 10:55 am
I was drawn to the “No Viagra Necessary”… a nut company puts that on their website? Very funny… and grabbed my attention. Also the fact was really interesting!
“Pistachio trees are wind-pollinated, with one male tree producing enough pollen for 25 nut-bearing females. Female trees produce their first nuts at about age five and can bear fruit for up to 200 years.”
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 10:55 am
I LOVE PISTACHIOS!!! And I had no idea they have more antioxidants than green tea .. I love them even more!
Hannah — November 3, 2009 @ 10:57 am
They need 1000 hours of cold temps for the best production!
Sami — November 3, 2009 @ 10:58 am
Pistachios are a “hearty” snack offering more cholesterol fighting phytosterols than any other nut..
Teri — November 3, 2009 @ 10:59 am
I had no idea they had so much antioxidents! Awesome! And they help prevent blindness? I could use that since both of my grandparents went blind.
Sonia — November 3, 2009 @ 11:00 am
Pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea? WOW!
FoodCents — November 3, 2009 @ 11:00 am
These baby pack these antioxidants, I found that to be surprising.
Dori — November 3, 2009 @ 11:01 am
Antioxidants! I take them where I can get them to help prevent cancer since I can’t digest vegetables!
Karen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:02 am
More anitoxidants than green tea! Wow! Yummmmmy
S. Dickie — November 3, 2009 @ 11:02 am
I love pistachios!!!!!!! They are high in fiber and taste great!!!!!!!
Jennifer — November 3, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Pistachios are naturally trans fat free! wahoo!
jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:04 am
more antioxidants than green tea is amazing! i NEVER would have guessed!
Jaclyn — November 3, 2009 @ 11:06 am
i love how much fiber they have
april — November 3, 2009 @ 11:07 am
Holy pistachios is right!! My family would be in heaven if I won! I can’t believe that they have more antioxidants than green tea.. that’s crazy!
Nicole — November 3, 2009 @ 11:08 am
This is such a great snack!!! I would love to win..eat them all the time..Plus no trans fats and loaded with antioxidants….
carolyn.b. — November 3, 2009 @ 11:11 am
they are healthy and they are salty and crunchy…there is no better snack than that!!!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — November 3, 2009 @ 11:11 am
<-antioxidant feind!!!
MoodyFoody — November 3, 2009 @ 11:12 am
I had no idea pistachios had so much antioxidant! I knew about the fiber and its heart benefits but now its going to make my skin glow too?
Kim — November 3, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.
Ali — November 3, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Holy Amazing Giveaway!! “You would have to eat three plums to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios”- seriously?!? I hope I win- today is my birthday!!!
Karen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Pistachios are my favorite nut to add to granola (they add such lively color, especially when mixed with the ruby of dried cranberries and some dark chocolate chunks for good measure!) I once visited the “pistakion” orchards on the Greek island of Aegina and it was fascinating to see the little clusters of nuts waiting to be harvested…had no idea how healthy they were then!
Joanna — November 3, 2009 @ 11:14 am
I never knew pistachios were among the highest ranking antioxidant foods. Gotta love that!
Elysha — November 3, 2009 @ 11:14 am
Pistachios are one of my favorite nuts!! I didn’t realize they contain so much potassium!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 11:17 am
Not really a nutritional fact, I just thought this one was interesting:
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.
Jess — November 3, 2009 @ 11:18 am
I’m suprised they have more antioxidants than green tea! I love pistachios, they go great on everything!
Katy — November 3, 2009 @ 11:19 am
I like this one:
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
Because I hate green tea and force it down just to get the goodness in my system. Sure would be easier to eat pistachios!
Gina — November 3, 2009 @ 11:19 am
I was surprised to learn a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half a large banana does!
Gabrielle — November 3, 2009 @ 11:20 am
I LOVE pistachios and had no idea that a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana. Combine the two and you have a potassium powerhouse!
Katie C — November 3, 2009 @ 11:21 am
That they’re high in antioxidents! I have been trying to be more aware of eating “superfoods” with antioxidents, and bought a bag of pistachos and goji berries this week!
Kelly — November 3, 2009 @ 11:22 am
pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea … imagine when you eat them together!
Jenny — November 3, 2009 @ 11:22 am
I love pistachios – great way to get my healthy fats and some good old protein. YUM!
Amy — November 3, 2009 @ 11:23 am
Thanks for sharing! I love that pistachios are higher in antioxdants than green tea, have more potassium than bananas, and are a REALLY healthy nut!
AshinMT — November 3, 2009 @ 11:23 am
Healthy nut! Go FIBER!
Danae — November 3, 2009 @ 11:23 am
“Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.” Amazing!
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 11:26 am
3 grams of fiber, a great way to help you get to 25 grams a day!
Marina — November 3, 2009 @ 11:27 am
I love pistachios! Never knew that pistachios had more antioxidants than green tea!
JessicaR — November 3, 2009 @ 11:28 am
10 different antioxidants! I like that
Ashlee — November 3, 2009 @ 11:29 am
I didn’t know that pistachios help fight cholesterol. That is awesome, since I have hypothyroidism my cholesterol is high. Perhaps I should eat more pistachios
suzanne — November 3, 2009 @ 11:29 am
Nuts Over Fiber
You would have to eat three plums to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios.
Steph — November 3, 2009 @ 11:32 am
Pistachios are related to Mangos! Who knew?!
Susan — November 3, 2009 @ 11:32 am
Cool giveaway! I love that these babies are full of antioxidants.
Rae — November 3, 2009 @ 11:33 am
mmmm…fiber!!! I love the fact that you can eat so many for one serving and that they have 3g of fiber!!
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:34 am
I didn’t know that pistachios had so much potassium in them. Interesting!
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:35 am
I didn’t know that they had more antioxidants than green tea!!! I’d much rather crunch than sip my way to better health! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner — November 3, 2009 @ 11:37 am
They are used to cure toothaches! And have lots of fiber….can never go wrong with more fiber!
Jane — November 3, 2009 @ 11:37 am
Pistachios have more fiber than 3 plums…would not have guessed that!
Leanne — November 3, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Didn’t realize that they have so much fiber in them and also antioxidants.
Kaci — November 3, 2009 @ 11:38 am
fiber and antioxidants!!
rosie — November 3, 2009 @ 11:41 am
As much antioxidants as Green Tea! I love green tea and I love pistachios. Yeah!
MarathonVal — November 3, 2009 @ 11:42 am
I love all the antioxidants!!! My husband would propose to me again if I win this contest…. we both LOVE pistachios!!
Lori Z. — November 3, 2009 @ 11:43 am
More antioxidants than green tea? Who knew?
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:43 am
I’m a dietitian and I didn’t know they had antioxidants!
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 11:43 am
I learned that Pistachios have an appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat.
My kids love them as well
Michelle — November 3, 2009 @ 11:44 am
Pistachios have that much potassium??? Awesome!
Annabel @ www.feedmeimcranky.com — November 3, 2009 @ 11:44 am
Mmmm pistachios! I had no idea they had more potassium than any other nut! coolness
Megan — November 3, 2009 @ 11:46 am
Whoa! “A serving of pistachios has 3 grams of fiber. That’s more than most other snack nuts and more than many types of whole fruit.” And pistachios are DELISH.
Rita — November 3, 2009 @ 11:50 am
Fiber and antioxidants?!? Never knew, but I should start buying some now.
Abigail — November 3, 2009 @ 11:51 am
I can’t believe how much fiber and antioxidants are in those babies! wow!
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:52 am
“Pistachios were once thought to cure toothaches and sclerosis of the liver”
If that were true, it would be pretty amazing! But no matter because they are still delicious.
Alene — November 3, 2009 @ 11:54 am
I didn’t know how much potassium they contained…
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 11:56 am
I didn’t know pistachios had antioxidants! Yum!
Jessica (Sidewalk Theologian) — November 3, 2009 @ 11:56 am
appetite suppressing fats and high fiber? go pistachios! yum!
Katie D. — November 3, 2009 @ 11:58 am
Thanks for the giveaway, Tina! Pistachios are super nuts!
Alison — November 3, 2009 @ 11:59 am
I didn’t know they had as much potassium as half a banana! Good to know!
Jenny-Lee — November 3, 2009 @ 11:59 am
had NO IDEA a pistachio had so much fiber. it’s so hard to get all my fiber in every day – love it!
Runeatrepeat — November 3, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
More anti-oxidants than green tea – sign me up for that!
Steph — November 3, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
I can’t believe they have more antioxidants than green tea. I’m glad my hubby loves pistachios since they’re actually good for him!
Kim — November 3, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Appetite suppressing! Not only are they tasty, and healthy, they will help suppress my appetite?!? That is great info.
Anna — November 3, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
I love that pistachios have so much fiber! Normally foods with fiber are all starches or fruit, but pistachios taste so great and different! yum
Leila — November 3, 2009 @ 12:04 pm
I love that it was the original prehistoric snack. Also, I just love how good they taste!
stephanie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
I never knew they originated in the middle east.
Kari — November 3, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
A good child has different names, right
Especially loved the ‘green almond’ part
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) — November 3, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
I think it’s cool that people who eat nuts tend to have less body fat.
Jeannie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:09 pm
I love me some pistachios!!!! New fact learned: Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy. How awesome is that?!
Beth — November 3, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
I didn’t know they had more antioxidants than green tea! That’s a lot!
Becky — November 3, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
Antioxidants is a plus and pretty surprising (especially having more per serving than green tea)….but related to mangos???? Definitely didn’t see THAT one coming! How cool!
rebecca lustig — November 3, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
I just wanted to let you know, I enjoy reading your blog. Your posts offer healthy, brilliant advice and perspectives and I truly appreciate it!
P.S. LOVE the antioxidant fact!!
Have a fabulous day, beautiful.
rebecca
Sara — November 3, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
I think that’s pretty cool. I never know where to get my potassium from naturally.
Terri from Sunnyvale, CA — November 3, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
I found this fact about pistachios most interesting –
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
Gina — November 3, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
I love that they are high in B vitamins for high energy and more defense against infections, especially with all this Swine flu going on!
Anne — November 3, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
No Trans fat in pistachios? YAY! That’s the best news heard all day…
Sue — November 3, 2009 @ 12:17 pm
we’ve been eating them for over 9,000 years…how many other foods can you relate that fact to? crazy!
alexandra — November 3, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
I love the name “green almonds”- soo true and so much prettier than my go-to almonds. Great source of antioxidants!
thank you!
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
Pistachios contain antioxidants which can prevent chronic diseases and cut down on heart disease risk…and taste delicious.
Jaimie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:21 pm
I love that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea! (and I love love love the taste!). Great contest!
Liz23 — November 3, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
I like that pistachios have more potassium than 1/2 a large banana! Plus they taste yummy!
Sherry from Pistachio-growing California — November 3, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
They protect our eyesight . . . who knew?
The salt and pepper flavored ones are fantastic during a Netflix movie. Crunch crunch, work work for slower eating . . a healthy snack that tastes like a guilty pleasure.
Jess — November 3, 2009 @ 12:27 pm
they contain 10 different kinds of antioxidants. What a great little nut
I love pistachios.
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
I liked learning that in China they’re known as the “happy nut” and in Iran they’re known as the “smiling nut.” Also known as the “green almond.” Now I can throw that around at a party!
Agata — November 3, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
the green colour comes from a compound called lutein which helps prevent the most common form of blindness in adults!! <– that's a great new fact! and incentive to eat more pistachios!
Gina G — November 3, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
They have more antioxidants than green tea?! thats amazing! =)
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
Anything that can be churned into ice cream is good enough for me! Thanks for the giveaway, Tina.
Erika — November 3, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
Hot damn, free pistachios for a year!!!
I love them because they taste awesome, but the fact that they have more potassium in one serving than a banana (which I’m deathly allergic to) makes them all the more wonderful
Molly — November 3, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
Wowzas- this is my fav
“Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.”
Denise — November 3, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
“…one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11″. How funny
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
i love pistachios- great offer! thanks, tina!
Reeni — November 3, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
Pistachios are related to mango! Who would-a-thought?
Amy Casper — November 3, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
Pistachios are a great source of the amino acid arginine!
Ben — November 3, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, it’s called the “happy nut.” Pistachios are also known as the “green almond.” I know when I eat a pistachio, I turn into a smiling nut. =)
Lauren Christine. — November 3, 2009 @ 12:44 pm
In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, it’s called the “happy nut.” Pistachios are also known as the “green almond.”
interesting!
Freya — November 3, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
Antioxidants!? Who knew?
Sue — November 3, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
they have lots of fiber and antioxidants!
marie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
Pistachios are biblical!!
Jessica — November 3, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
I guzzle green tea for its antioxidants, but I’d say pistachios are MUCH tastier! Yay!
Kelly — November 3, 2009 @ 12:48 pm
I LOVE that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea, because as much as I like green tea, I really love pistachios a whole lot more!
Erin — November 3, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
More antioxidants than green tea?? Crazy!
lisa — November 3, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
high in fiber ! yay
Jessica P. — November 3, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
I had o idea that pistachios are related to mangoes! Also the part about the antioxidants is cool too!
sheista — November 3, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
Help fight cholesterol.
I would love to win this and give to DH. He loves pistachio, needs to watch his cholesterol and I have nothing to give him for our anniversary
Lisa — November 3, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
I laughed when I read that they are also called smiling or laughing nut in other countries! I’m a smiling nut too!
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
Always looking for ways to get more fiber into my diet! looks yummy
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
I LOVE pistachios, and I had no clue they had more antioxidants than green tea. Right there is a fave fun fact for me!
Shayne — November 3, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
My fav fun fact is that the pistachios were related to the mango fruit. I would have NEVER thought that, but thats pretty cool. Seeing that I love them both, it makes a little more sense now !
Marie — November 3, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
I’m not a fan of bananas, glad to know they have more potassium than half of a banana.
TR — November 3, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
I had no they have such a high potassium content.
Nicole — November 3, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
How fun to find out that pistachios are related to the mango!
lina40 — November 3, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
I am soo stoked that mangos and pistachios are related. Mangos are my all-time favorite fruit
so that the fact that they are cousins makes the fiber fact pretty logical, but I didnt know that pistachios had more antioxidants than green tea — that is really cool!
Bridget — November 3, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
I LOVE Pistachios!! I had no idea how much fiber and potassium they had!?
kimmie — November 3, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
love all the good fat! yeah mono!!
Stacie — November 3, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
I had no idea they were so high in anti-oxidants! And, 10 different ones to boot, wow! Would love a year long supply of these bad boys!
Blair — November 3, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
More antioxidants than tea?! Who knew!
Sally — November 3, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
I didn’t know that pistachios were such a good source of potassium – great news for me because I don’t like bananas!
Laura — November 3, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
My favorite fact is that a serving of the nuts has more potassium than half a large banana… who would have known?!
Yipppeeee!!!!
laura — November 3, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
Love that they have more antioxidants than green tea ~ 10 diff. ones! wow..
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
I learned they are full of antioxidants! Plus when I did the south beach diet I always ate them, because you can eat a lot of them (I think like 20) for not that many calories so it is much more filling! (compared to other nuts)
Ashley J — November 3, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea.
Holy crap! And I drink A LOT of green tea!
Aggie — November 3, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
I just learned about their potassium power, I never knew that. I always linked bananas with potassium, now I will link it with pistachios.
Abby — November 3, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
I have a BA in Classics, so I was especially interested to read that Emperor Vitellius brought the pistachio to Rome! A very important nut and a very important culture!
Lauren @ Let Them Eat Lentils — November 3, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
OMG my boyfriend LOVES pistachios and would be so psyched if I won this. More antioxidants than green tea. That’s awesome.
Red Head, Yellow Dog — November 3, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
related to mangoes??? random!!!
Rachel — November 3, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Who knew there was a National Pistachio Day?!
monica — November 3, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Surprised by how much potassium is in a serving, cool!
Leslie — November 3, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
Antioxidants and fiber and so delicious. I have eaten 30 per day for the last 5 years!!
Hollye — November 3, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
I love this fact: Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases. So cool!!!
fitforfree — November 3, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
LOVE this: The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults. I always knew green=good
Ana — November 3, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
I had no idea that pistachios had more antioxidants than green tea! crazy.
kathy — November 3, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
The antioxidant factor! Good to know.
Mimi — November 3, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
“Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.”
I love that! I always drink green tea for the antioxidants. Who would have thought pistachios had more!
Amanda (modernation) — November 3, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Love me some pistachios! The fun fact I liked and didn’t know is Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful!
Matt — November 3, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
Pistachios and mangoes are related
Parrish Ravelli — November 3, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
“Featured in the Hanging Walls of Babylong” huh…In my family we call them “The Habit” because ever Christmas since we had atleast one tooth on the top and bottoms of our mouths we were given pounders of The Habit.
cellabella — November 3, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
I think it’s pretty interesting that pistachios are mentioned in the bible, who would have thunk? And yeah, they’re related to mangos! Mangos are one of my favorite foods, so maybe pistachios should be also…
Lindsay @ bananaandchocolate — November 3, 2009 @ 1:39 pm
Yum! I love pistachios! They are such a great way to get healthy fats.
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — November 3, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
i never knew they had antioxidants – cool!
Lindsay — November 3, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
3 grams of fiber per serving! awesome!
Melissa — November 3, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
“Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.”
Sometimes I’m not in the mood for a hot cup of tea so this is good information!
Kristen — November 3, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
I love that they are known as the “happy nut” and “smiling nut” in different cultures…they sure make me smile
mama — November 3, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
more antioxidants than green tea is pretty interesting, i think!
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
I love that they are called the “smiling nut”
That makes me smile!
Stacie — November 3, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
My favorite has to be that it’s one of two nuts mentioned in the Bible – and that humans have eaten them for 9,000 years!
Charlotte — November 3, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
I love them! My family always seem to eat a lot of them during the holidays. Very interesting to know that they it only started to be considered an industry till the 1970s.
Rebecca — November 3, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
I love that pistachios have more potassium than any other nut.
Chrysta — November 3, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
I just read that pistacios have 3g of fiber! More than any other nut. Im a fiber fanatic so this was good to know!
Meagan — November 3, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Pistachios are related to the mango fruit and the spice sumac.
Liz — November 3, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
I love that Pistachios are called the “smiling nut” in Iran!! How adorable!
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
I thinks its amazing that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. I love pistachios, but they are so expensive for the good kind(non flavored). I never knew, you learn something new everyday
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
my favorite fact is that they have 3 grams of fiber per serving! gotta love fiber
Jenna — November 3, 2009 @ 2:11 pm
History interests me, so I’d have to go with the prehistoric snack!
danielle — November 3, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
My favorite fact: Green With Envy
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
I like that pistachios have a growth spurt and that’s why they split!
Deirdre — November 3, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
They contain more than 10 antioxidants. Pistaschios always make me think of the holidays because my family would always get them in gift baskets. And they are definitely one of my favorite nuts
S — November 3, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
More potassium than half a banana, thats truly awesome and pistachio’s are related to mango! interesting. What an awesome give away – Would be nice to have enough smiling nuts for entire year
Linda — November 3, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” Love it!!
Dorothy — November 3, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
I liked the potassium fact. I had no idea they had as much as half a banana!
tray — November 3, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
tons of antioxidants! i tottally didn’t know that!
S — November 3, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
I wonder if there is pistachio flavored Larabar..yumm
Melissa — November 3, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
That they have more antioxidants than green tea – AWESOME!
meganan — November 3, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
I like the fiber fact.
And my daughter and I looove pistachios!
Deanna — November 3, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
Green with ENVY!
I love green tea and I love pistachios! What a perfect combination!
The new commercials are very cute too!
Jenna — November 3, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
pistachios have more anti-oxidants than green tea!
jenna
Ari — November 3, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
They have no trans fats – sweet!
Kwan — November 3, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
When we were little and were at the mall my mom would let my sisters and I pick out a treat. My sisters would get cookies from the Cookie Factory but I would always get pistachios from the Nut place! I was onto something even back then! Go antioxidants and fiber!
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 2:41 pm
My favorite fun fact about pistachios is that they are considered the “skinny nut” because they are one of the lowest calories, lowest fat nuts and offer the most nuts per serving!
lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
I didn’t realized they contain fiber – yay!
Lacey — November 3, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
I liked the fact that….
“Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11).”
bea — November 3, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
low cal = good for dieting
Eliza — November 3, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea.
That makes me happy !!
Annie — November 3, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
pistachios are related to mango!! still kinda hard to believe?!
Julie — November 3, 2009 @ 2:55 pm
As a runner, I love that pistachios have a high level of potassium!
Natalie — November 3, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
i can’t believe they have more antioxidants than green tea! funny bc i sip on green tea every morning!
Kelsey — November 3, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
For someone who can’t drink green tea – what a great way to get antioxidants!
Jenny — November 3, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
I love that they help lower chloresterol levels!
Melanie — November 3, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
Well, they are full of anti-oxidants – but mainly I love them because of their exquisite taste!!
emlod10 — November 3, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
vitamin E!
Andrea — November 3, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
I love that the pistachio is called the “Happy Nut” in China. I think I will start calling it that, because I am always just so happy when I am eating pistachios…(especially when a co-worker has brought them in already shelled
Annika — November 3, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
I’m surprised they can prevent blindness!
Kristacular — November 3, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
Pistachios are green because of they consist of lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults. Good too know!
stacy — November 3, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
I was impressed with how long (over 9,000 years) that humans have eaten pistachios! I love pistachios.
Marcie — November 3, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
They are chock full of antioxidants!
gabi — November 3, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
i’ve just started reading your blog but i really like it, so thanks!
and i like the fact that says pistachios were the first trail mix and used by travelers on the silk road!
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
“An appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide was recently discovered in monounsaturated FAT (of all places!). Fifty-five percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat.”
That is AWESOME!
I always knew that one of my favorite snacks when I’m hiking had to be good for more than just protein and yummy-ness.
Brandi — November 3, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
I love pistachio’s! I never knew that they have more antioxidants than green tea. It is just another reason to eat them!
Valerie — November 3, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
Would never have guessed that they’re related to mangoes.
Angela — November 3, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
Who knew that a serving of pistachios has more potassium then a half of a large banana!
Jen — November 3, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
More antioxidants than green tea! WOW!!
Stacy Robinson — November 3, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
My boyfriend has high cholesterol and I didn’t know that “Pistachios are a “hearty” snack offering more cholesterol fighting phytosterols than any other nut..”
We LOVE pistachios and a years worth would be AMAZING!!!
Jennifer — November 3, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
i love the folk remedies!
megan — November 3, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
I like that they are the age-old “trail mix”! so cool.
Sara — November 3, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
Learned so many interesting things! Didn’t realize that pistachios were related to mangos or used as a home remedy for toothaches… I love pistachios!
Karen — November 3, 2009 @ 3:43 pm
I am amazed that pistachios have more antioxidents than green tea.
Laila — November 3, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
Don’t know if you ever read the young adult book “The Pistachio Prescription”, but it’s about a girl who eats pistachios whenever she’s upset- gotta be something there…
Mary — November 3, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
The birds and bees fact, I’m a big fan of nature.
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Who knew pistachios were related to mangoes? Two delish foods, one fun shape!
sophia — November 3, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
Oh gosh. I LOVE pistachios!
I love the fact that it is one of the oldest flowering nut tree and one of the two only nuts mentioned in the bible!
Liz — November 3, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
They have more antioxidants than green tea! –they are crunchier and much more flavorful than green tea too!! How awesome.
laura — November 3, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
I love that fact that they are trans fat free!!
Liz — November 3, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
Pistachios are amazzzzzzing. They have more antioxidants than green tea and they are related to fruit! How awesome.
Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — November 3, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
Yum pistachios!
Had no clue that pistachios have more potassium than any other nut and that a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana. That is crazy!
Lindsey — November 3, 2009 @ 4:05 pm
I love that they are free of trans-fats, are high in potassium and help to lower cholesterol!! They are my favorite nut!
sonia — November 3, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
They fight cholesterol, have more antioxidants than green tea and more fiber than plums….all awesome facts. My favorite reason is you can eat a lot more of them in a serving and they last longer cause you have to break the shell to eat them. So much more fun.
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness — November 3, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
It’s great that a serving of pistachios have the potassium of half a banana.
Fun giveaway!
shaeleen — November 3, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
they help prevent blindness!
JessicaE — November 3, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
Antioxidants, potassium and fiber, oh my!
My mother and I both LOVE these nuts, so thanks for the giveaway, Tina.
Noelle — November 3, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
More antioxidants than green tea??!? Yes, please.
Shannon — November 3, 2009 @ 4:22 pm
I love that they have a crazy amount of anti-oxidants!
Carrie H — November 3, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
Cool giveaway! How about: “Perhaps a true royal nut, the Queen of Sheba loved pistachios. In fact, she demanded that the entire region’s pistachio harvest be set aside for her.” because that is exactly what I’ll be like if I win!
Derk Thomas — November 3, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
Humans have been enjoying pistachios since 7000 BC.
Alex — November 3, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
My favourite fact, which I thought was ADORABLE, is that “In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, it’s called the “happy nut.””. There’s no reason not to feel good about eating these
Lisa Richards — November 3, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
I love all those anti-oxidants too, and my dogs must too, because they love them as well. I give them all the ones that don’t open easily, heh.
Seth @ Boy Meets Food — November 3, 2009 @ 4:34 pm
I love how they have 10 antioxidants! Wow, I LOVE pistachios. Great giveaway!!!!
Monica — November 3, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
They are full of antioxidants and healthy fats. What an awesome giveaway!
Betty — November 3, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
My favorite fact is the fact that pistachios have the most POTASSIUM of any nut! I drink a lot of coconut water because I’m a big believer in natural sources of potassium — I had no idea these little guys were potassium powerhouses.
Rajitha — November 3, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
My favorite fact about pistachios are that they have an appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide. I have a huge appetite and every bit helps.
Kristen — November 3, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
I can’t even comprehend a year’s worth! Glad to read about their antioxidant power!
molly — November 3, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
I think it is interesting that they are a prehistoric snack! I grew up eating them every day, but haven’t had them in years. I miss pistachios!
Lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
YUM! I love that they require me to work a bit to eat them (ie.peel!)
Grace @ Front Porch Yoga — November 3, 2009 @ 5:02 pm
Here’s my fave: An old folk remedy, pistachios were once thought to cure ailments such as toothaches and sclerosis of the liver.
Brigid — November 3, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
I love that pistachios have so much fiber, more than three plums!
Emily — November 3, 2009 @ 5:08 pm
When I’ve felt like I’ve needed to get more potassium into my diet, I’ve always eaten bananas. Who knew pistachios had so much potassium in them?? One serving has more than half of a large banana.
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
i love that pistachios have more antioxidents per serving than green tea- ive been trying to force myself to like green tea for YEARS NOW – to no avail- but i LOVE pistachios!!!
Susan — November 3, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
Wow! They have more antioxidants than green tea!
Low — November 3, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
Love that they fight cholesterol!
jessica — November 3, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
Oooh, love this giveaway! i also love that 55 percent of the fat in pistachios is monounsaturated fat, which has an appetite suppressing compound called oleoylethanolamide. yummy!
Jocelyn — November 3, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
They help fight high cholesteral issues <3 That is amazing..I'd love to win a years worth!
kristin point — November 3, 2009 @ 5:33 pm
i love pistachios because of the flavor and how much fun it is to open the shell haha but i also just learned they have over 10 antioxidants!
kristina — November 3, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
This is my favorite fact because my eyes are very important to me!!
I couldn’t imagine not being able to see my life through my own eyes..
“The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults.”
junghwa — November 3, 2009 @ 5:41 pm
over 10 antioxidants!!
also they have fiber. awesome!
Shannyq2 — November 3, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
You burn calories breaking the shells?? Just Kidding!! No Trans Fats and so many antioxidents!
erika — November 3, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
But Tina.. how many servings are they allotting for each of those 365 days?
My fact: pistachios are related to mangos?! Too bad I won’t be able to share them with the cousin… allergies! More for me…!
Julie L. — November 3, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
No trans fats & lots of fiber – Yay!!
Joy — November 3, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
Great giveaway!
I like that Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. I am always low on potassium for my labs.
Ashley — November 3, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
Super pistachios potassium power!
Alisha — November 3, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
I want anything known as the “happy nut.”
Emily H — November 3, 2009 @ 6:24 pm
This is one that has been repeated many times, but I love the fact about how pistacios have more antioxidants than green tea! I am not a huge fan of green tea so I am always looking for easy and yummy ways to get some antioxidants into my diet!!
Kelly Watts — November 3, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
An AMAZING give-away! I love their green color and the fact that they trump green tea in antioxidant levels-WOW!!
jenn. — November 3, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
thanks for the giveaway! who knew theses yummies had a decent amount of fiber..
Colleen — November 3, 2009 @ 6:58 pm
I like that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. I always buy tea because I know its good for me, but then I never end up drinking it.
Julia — November 3, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
Wow I had no idea that pistachios even had antioxidants. My favorite fact is that it has a lot of fiber; more so than other nuts! Awesome. I should start eating these green little guys more!
Madison — November 3, 2009 @ 7:11 pm
I was surprise to learn that pistachios had potassium. This is good news to me since there is only so much banana I can stand!
Caitlin — November 3, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years. Wow!
kristi — November 3, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
“Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseases.”
What a cool Giveaway!!!
Suyapa — November 3, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
They have lots of fiber!
Nicole — November 3, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
I love that…”Pistachios contain more than 10 different antioxidants each of which may offer unique health benefits to stave off chronic diseasess.”
Kristin — November 3, 2009 @ 7:45 pm
The mini policemen that fight Oxidation!
Kara — November 3, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
My favorite is the fact that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. I had no idea!
Jodie — November 3, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
In Iran, pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, it’s called the “happy nut.” Pistachios are also known as the “green almond.”
Theorist — November 3, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
I love pistachios!!! My fav fact was about that fiber content! Huge bonus considering my family health history (*munching on pistachios*)!
Andrew — November 3, 2009 @ 8:06 pm
“Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut” wow. going to keep that one in mind!
Jen O — November 3, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
A serving of pistachios has more potassium than a large banana! I will keep that in mind when I am educating patients about how to increase their intake of potassium.
Love pistachios!
JL — November 3, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
related to mangos!
alyssa — November 3, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
Favorite fact – FIBER! I don’t eat enough and am always looking for new ways to pack it in! Ps. 505th comment? I don’t stand a chance!
Arlene — November 3, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
I liked learning that pistachios have been eaten by humans for 9,000 years. It’s fun to know I sometimes eat the original prehistoric snack.
Tiffany — November 3, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
pistachios have 10 different antioxidants?! this nut is a powerhouse!
Olivia — November 3, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
they have more potassium than any other nut! more than 1/2 a banana. I had no idea that pistachios were so wonderful.
CookTeen — November 3, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
pistachios are a staple in my kitchen. simply delic! Check out my blog at cookteen.blogspot.com
Mary — November 3, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
“Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.”
As a runner who continuously gets leg cramps, I like my potassium!
Tiffany J. — November 3, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
Who can’t use that extra fiber??? Love ‘em!!
Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
Lutein and zeaxanthin that help stop age related eye deterioration? I think I need that year’s supply…I just turned 30.
Maggie — November 3, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
It’s very interesting that they are so high in antioxidants! With all of the flu going around I can use all the antioxidants I can get!
Claire — November 3, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
I like the fact that they have fats that keep you full and satisfied but aren’t full of transfats and cholesterol…in fact, fight cholesterol.
Julie @savvyeats — November 3, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
I would have never guessed that pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea!!
lauren — November 3, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
517 comments and counting..holy smokes, people like their pistachios! haha my favorite is*drumroll please*:
In America, pistachios were once dyed red to disguise shell imperfections and make the nuts stand out in vending machines.
Bora — November 3, 2009 @ 9:12 pm
My favorite fact is about James Parkinson was credited with pistachio ice cream because that is my favorite flavor!!
Krista W. — November 3, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
“Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.”
Christina — November 3, 2009 @ 9:58 pm
In America, pistachios were once dyed red to disguise shell imperfections and make the nuts stand out in vending machines.
I remember eating red ones with my grandpa!
Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl — November 3, 2009 @ 10:00 pm
I love natural medicine and learning about the history of foods. It’s fascinating to me that the pistachio has a history of being used as a folk remedy for all sorts of health problems including toothaches and liver issues!
Jessie C. — November 3, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy. This is good to know!
Shriya — November 3, 2009 @ 10:06 pm
I love the fact that they are so full of anti oxidants and fiber…
Not to mention they look so beautiful
Cheri — November 3, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
I can’t believe pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That is amazing and a hot new tip to know!
Heather — November 3, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
I really like the fact that Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Love the Bible and I especially love when I read references to food and health in it’s many pages of wisdom
Stacy — November 3, 2009 @ 10:15 pm
Super tasty and they have an appetite suppressing compound in 55% of their fat. Yumm!
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
Gotta get those antioxidants in!
Kay — November 3, 2009 @ 10:38 pm
More antioxidants than green tea. So they’re great tasting and good for me too!
Paula — November 3, 2009 @ 10:43 pm
The green color in pistachios comes from a compound called lutein which helps to prevent the most common form of blindness in older adults. That is fascinating!
Danica — November 3, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
so much good stuff in these guys-fiber, potassium and antioxidants!
Mastering Public Health — November 3, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
Awesome. I especially love the new True North (a Frito-Lay company) Pistachio Crisps. AMAZING, tasty, pistachio-flavor-filled crackers. Highly addictive; strongly recommended.
Erica — November 3, 2009 @ 11:26 pm
One serving of pistachios has more fiber than three plums? Um, woah!! I didn’t think they were that hearty as far as nuts go.
Katie — November 3, 2009 @ 11:29 pm
Pistachios have more antioxidants per serving than green tea. I love them, and I wanna win them
Light Delight with TouTou — November 3, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
Pistachios have more potassium than any other nut. Did you know a serving of pistachios has more potassium than half of a large banana? That’s pretty powerful.
I didn’t know that before!
Lele — November 3, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
It cracks me up that pistachios used to be a folk remedy for a toothache. Crunching down on a pistachio with a toothache would HURT!
Nutty — November 3, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
Per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea. That should make tea green with envy.
Jennifer — November 4, 2009 @ 12:33 am
Sometimes i drink green tea because it’s good for you even though I don’t like the taste of it. This will solve the problem
Aurelia — November 4, 2009 @ 12:38 am
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees, and are one of the only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11). Humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years.
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Rachel — November 4, 2009 @ 12:40 am
I can’t believe they have more antioxidants that green tea, that’s awesome! (and they’re waaay more yummy to me than green tea!)
Jessica — November 4, 2009 @ 12:46 am
woo hoo for potassium : )
Coley — November 4, 2009 @ 1:09 am
I think the fact that they are related to mangos is totally weird! Who knew?! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lynna — November 4, 2009 @ 1:32 am
I think it’s funny that the Queen of Sheba used to hoard them. And it would also be funny to win a years worth of pistachios.
Ibu — November 4, 2009 @ 3:01 am
more antioxidants than green tea just blew me away!
Susan (All Things In Moderation) — November 4, 2009 @ 4:01 am
Thanks for the quote . Change is something I really need to think about at this time in my life.
Joseline — November 4, 2009 @ 7:15 am
I would have never thought that they are related to mango!
Rose — November 4, 2009 @ 8:47 am
Hell, I just love them!
Sheila | Live Well 360° — November 4, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
I love pistachios!
“You would have to eat three plums to get the same amount of fiber found in one serving of pistachios.”